Who is BIO GUERRA?

Who is BIO GUERRA?

 Bio GUERRA (real name Gbaasi N’Guerra) is a Wasangari prince of the Mako-Gbaasi branch.  He was born around 1856 in the village of Gbaasi in the current town of Kalalé, to a Boo father Wasangari Sabi Yérima from the village of Gbaasi and to a mother Gando Yongon, from the village of Gbêkou in the town of Bembèrèké.

 From a physical point of view, Bio GUERRA appears rather ordinary and calm.  But of a quick and quick wit, he is direct and firm in his words.  His yes is a yes and his no a no.

 “In his youth, BIO GUERRA, the hero, used to go to the field.  He is a tenacious child, he worked hard, not letting himself be approached lightly.  He was very fond of justice.

        In addition to rural activities, he also engaged in hunting activities.  With the courage of a lion, he had gained great fame all around Tchaourou, for having managed to kill a panther on his own with a poisoned dagger.  "

    In addition, like his father and grandfather, he was also a great warrior.  He was waging war against the other provinces of Borgou.  During the pre-colonial period, he was seen fighting in Ouèrè (43km south of Kandi), Dounkassa, Sonnou, Kalalé and Bembéréké.  He had never known defeat.  He never took the easy way out.  He had wanted to leave a "name" to posterity.  He was called the "Dangerous from Yongon".

       During the GAANI celebrations in Nikki, he distinguished himself among the wassangri by the number of his companions, his horses and the gifts he distributed, gifts consisting of both clothes and horses.  It was all this that earned him the trust and esteem of the other Wassangari.  "

 WHAT WE TAKE AWAY:

 "The Borgou scene, just after the French seizure of this territory (late 19th-early 20th centuries) was dominated by the very strong personality of Bio Guera. He wanted to restore the Wasangari to their stifled dignity and to the Baaruwu a rank of  independent power.An imposing character: tall, racy, very dark complexion ... Bio Guera, the mythical warrior, belonged to the legendary world.  from life to death.