Gariba II: key obituary facts
Is Gariba II dead? Yes. Gariba II died on July 12, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Gariba II's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gariba II known for?
He was a traditional ruler of the Kingdom of Dagbon in Ghana.
More about Gariba II
Born: 1939.
Place of birth: Yendi.
Gender: male.
Occupation: monarch, rider.
Nationality: Ghana.
Also known as: Abukari Mahama, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama.
Gariba II, the Ghanaian traditional ruler of the Kingdom of Dagbon, died on July 12, 2026.
Widely known as the Yaa Naa, he led the Dagbon traditional state in northern Ghana until his death. Wikidata identifies him as Abukari Mahama, also known as Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama, and says he was born in Yendi in 1939.
According to the available record, he was a monarch and rider, and his death was officially announced on July 13, 2026.