Ndewura Jakpa (Jakpa according to some historians in Gonja "Daa-Kpa Pia-Kpa, which means Conqueror through spear or the Spear Holder)[1] was an African king, founder of a dynasty in Gonja (now part of northern Ghana), in the early 17th century.
"[2] In the about second half of the sixteenth century, Gonja was founded by Mande Warriors and Mali traders with Naba or Nabaga as their leader.
[3] The Gonjas had their name from a 'corrupt' Hausa phrase Kasa Goro-Jaa which meant the Land of Red Cola.
He told Sumaila, his fortune was in foreign lands and that was where he would attain Kingdom for himself, his children and the people who follow him.
[5] His first point of entry into the Gonja Kingdom was in a town in Bole State called, Ntereso-Bonfu.
[1] Sumaila intended fighting the Ashantis but his army were tired because of the constant going to battle from all sides of the Gonja Kingdom.
His followers continued to Gbipe and Gbi means (Weight or Heavy Load) to accomplish Sumaila's wish.