Bissa By Blood

Bissa by Blood is a virtual cultural immersion program designed to promote Pan-Africanism.

05/21/2026

In Bissa, "Diga Goa Ma Zaa" means "Doctor".

In Bissa By Blood Session 4, we practiced words connected to occupation and identity so we can introduce ourselves and speak about the work we do in Bissa.

We can say:

"Moi ye maa Diga Goa Ma Zaa"

This means "I am a doctor" in Bissa.

Watch the full video for Session 4, and catch up on the previous sessions, on Facebook or YouTube. Practice along with us and keep growing your Bissa vocabulary.

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05/18/2026

In Bissa, "Poyaa Binkaali" means "Mechanic".

In Bissa By Blood Session 4, we continued practicing words connected to occupation and identity. Just like we learned "Moi ye maa danwulee" to say "I am a farmer", we can use "Moi ye maa" with "poyaa binkaali" to say:

"Moi ye maa poyaa binkaali"

This means "I am a mechanic" in Bissa.

Learning occupation words helps us introduce ourselves more fully and speak about our daily work, skills, and contributions in Bissa.

Watch the full video for Session 4, and catch up on the previous sessions, on Facebook or YouTube to keep building your Bissa vocabulary.

Support the Bissa By Blood Cultural Immersion Program today.
Donations: $GarveyiteProductions

Zekula Mpanga

05/05/2026

In Bissa, Danwulee means Farmer.

In Session 4, we practiced this word together with Moi ye maa, which means I am, to say:

Moi ye maa danwulee

This means I am a farmer in Bissa.

Watch the full video for Session 4, and catch up on the previous sessions, on Facebook or YouTube. Practice along with us and keep building your Bissa vocabulary.

Support the Bissa By Blood Cultural Immersion Program today.
Donations: $GarveyiteProductions

Zekula Mpanga

05/02/2026

In Bissa, "Moi ye maa..." means "I am..." This phrase helps us build fuller introductions and speak more clearly about who we are.

In Bissa By Blood Session 4, we practiced using "Moi ye maa..." to share our occupation or nationality, giving us more tools to introduce ourselves, describe what we do, and tell our stories in Bissa.

Now it is your turn to practice. Drop "Moi ye maa..." in the comments and complete the sentence with your occupation or nationality.

Watch the full Bissa By Blood Session 4 video now on Facebook or YouTube, and practice along with us.

Support the Bissa By Blood Cultural Immersion Program today.

Zekula Mpanga

04/26/2026

In Bissa, "Moi yin tu..." means "I am from...". This phrase helps us move beyond basic greetings and begin sharing where we come from.

In Bissa By Blood Session 4, we practiced personal introduction phrases focused on origin, nationality, and occupation, giving us more tools to introduce ourselves and tell our stories in Bissa.

Now it is your turn to practice. Drop "Moi yin tu..." in the comments and tell us where you are from.

Watch the full Bissa By Blood Session 4 video now on Facebook or YouTube, and practice along with us.

Support the Bissa By Blood Cultural Immersion Program today.

Donations: $GarveyiteProductions

Zekula Mpanga

04/23/2026

This document from the Association Zêkula pour la promotion de la langue et de la culture Bissa breaks down the powerful symbolism behind the Bissa chief’s hat.

It also served as the foundation for our Session 4 presentation, guiding our discussion and deepening our understanding of the meaning behind each element of the cap.

From the gold that reflects our pursuit of prosperity, to the red that honors the courage and sacrifice of our ancestors, to the blue that connects us to water and identity—this is more than a cap. It’s a living archive of Bissa heritage.

Even the smallest details—the peanut pods, the hills, the stripes—carry the legacy of a people deeply tied to land, resilience, and community.

📄 Both the original French version and the translated English version are available for download—so you can explore, learn, and share across languages.

As we continue to learn, share, and preserve our traditions, we honor those who came before us and protect what’s ahead. ✊🏾

French-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jsiICWyBDveiFxuLISV50e90Y64RLLaL/view?usp=drivesdk

English -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jISAjRWTp5iVlV5cdzz4UHQV1Zx03b4s/view?usp=drivesdk

04/20/2026

In this session, we explored the symbology of the Bissa chief’s hat and continued building our language skills with Bissa personal introduction phrases, including how to share your origin, nationality, and occupation.

This lesson was especially meaningful because it aligned with the anniversary of the introduction of the new Bissa chief hat and with this year’s Zekula Festival in Kulungugu, Ghana — a powerful moment to deepen our connection to Bissa identity, tradition, and living culture.

Special thanks to the Ahmed Miftah Yaalah and Association Zêkula pour la promotion de la langue et de la culture Bissa for sharing valuable insight and information about the Bissa chief’s hat — we appreciate your role in helping preserve and pass down this knowledge.

Catch up on our previous videos to follow the journey so far, and stay tuned for Session 5 as we keep learning together.

03/14/2026

Bissa Woo Bissam!

In Session 3 we took some time to acknowledge the history and founders of Black History Month. Our founder, , explained how Black History Month is an extension of our ancestral fight against slavery, and how the tradition started over 100 years ago with Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

Enjoy this clip from the discussion, but check out our YouTube or Facebook for the full video of Session 3.

Zekula Mpanga

03/02/2026

Bissa By Blood Session 3 is now live!

In this session, we took a dive into the foundations of Black History Month and Bissa History.

We discussed Carter G. Woodson, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, and the beginning of Black History Month.

We also explored our Bissa name, what it means, and why we are so deeply connected to rivers, especially the White Volta.

Next, we discussed our migrations from East to West Africa, our descent from the Wagadu Empire, and our relation to other Mende people.

We ended the session with a discussion about our history in Tenkodugu, the story of Neyare and Yennenga, and our connection to the Mossi people.

Watch the full video on Facebook or YouTube, and stay tuned for more upcoming Bissa By Blood sessions!

Zekula Npanga

02/22/2026

Bissa by Blood: Session 3

In honor of Black History Month Bissa By Blood is hosting a powerful virtual presentation on Bissa history rooted in Pan Afrikanism, and strengthened through international collaboration among the Bissa community in Ghana, the US Diaspora, and Nigeria. This is about reclaiming memory restoring lineage and deepening our ancestral ties across borders

Featuring
- Adulrahman Bansisaid
- LaMarcus Garvey
- Ahmed Miftah Yaallah

February 28th 2026
2pm EST / 7pm Ghana / 8pm Nigeria

Registration is FREE
Link in bio or https://bit.ly/bissabybloodsession3

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Washington D.C., DC

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