We are Bulsa because we have connections with Buluk. But, have we all paused for a second to ask about the meanings of these terms, "Buluk" and "Bulsa/Builsa/Bulsa"?
I will not go deep into the history. We are all aware that Buluk history has two sides to it, the Atuga side and the "other" side. According to some records, the latter owned the land and Atuga came from Mamprugu land and settled with the"original owners". We also know that Atuga occupied mostly northern Buluk whilst the"original owners" occupied the southern part.
Some sources also quote one Abulisa as the original owner of the land, but not much has been shared about him.
Firstly, if those regarded as original owners (including Sumbisa, Kanjak, Bachongsa, Yiwaasa, Wiesa, Gbedem, etc.) really owned the land, who was their father? And, was their territory as vast as we have it today? If Abulisa owned the territory, where was his house located? What were the names of his children? Do people still pour libation to him? Which people are responsible for that act?
Secondly, if Atinjim and Atuga are the owners of the two areas due to migration, was Buluk a vast area as we have it today? What were the names of Atinjim's children? Was Atinjim's land area called Buluk?
Thirdly, when Atuga fled from Mamprugu land and arrived at Kaadem (which used not to be called by that name), did he have to fight to occupy it or the land did not have settlers or owners? Was Atuga's land area called Buluk? If no, what was it called?
Fourthly, if Atinjim and Atuga had separate land areas and Atuga's area was not called Buluk, at what point did the two leaders decide to name the area Buluk and the people Bulsa? When did they adopt cultures? And, who adopted the other person's culture?
Fifthly, were the two areas kingdoms? Were these people, Atinjim and Atuga, kings? If yes, where were their palaces? If no, why not, since they had all it took to be kings then?
Your contributions are very welcome.
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