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Ouagadougou, commonly
referred to as Ouaga, is the capital city of Burkina Faso and is home to 2.453 million (2019) Ouagalais, as they are known. The city was founded
in the fifteenth century when two populations coexisted in the area, the
Yonyonse and NINS. It gained its name following defeat of the NINS (Ninsi)
by the Yonyonse under the leadership of Wubri son of Zoungrana after
years of repeated attacks. Wubri then renamed the whole area 'Wogodogo'
meaning 'it receives honour, respect'. Ouagadougou is a language variant
of Wogodogo.
The secular capital of the
Mossi Empire, Ouagadougou is located on the central plateau of the
country and the city is structured around the imperial palace of Mogho
Naaba, a palace built in post-colonial period, with Sudano-Sahelian
architecture that "integrates elements of modernity in a traditional
dimension."
You can't really visit Ouagadougou without checking out the Rood Wooko market which is located in the centre f the city and is very busy and loud but you can buy most things there. Also check out the local food, especially 'poulet bicyclette', singed chciken, accompanied by the local beer, Brakina. The video (below) shows you
around Ouagadougou and gives a good, if sometimes shaky, taste of life in
the city.
Ouagadougou Profile: Volunteer in Burkina Faso
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Ouagadougou Profile: Ouagadougou City Map
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Ouagadougou Profile: Ouagadougou Airport
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Ouagadougou Profile: Child Sponsor Burkina Faso
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Ouagadougou Profile: Burkina Faso Profile
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