Bono Velanti (3 August 1945) is the current Gaanman of the Ndyuka nation of Suriname. Bono Velanti was elected to succeed the late Gazon Matodya as Gaanman in 2015 and was subsequently sworn in by President Desi Bouterse of Suriname on 3 February 2016.[1]
| Bono Velanti | |
|---|---|
 Velanti in March 2020 | |
| Gaanman of the Ndyuka nation | |
| Reign | 2015 – Present |
| Predecessor | Gazon Matodya |
| Born | 3 August 1945 Diitabiki, Suriname |
| Spouse | Bow Atanso |
| House | Baaka bee of Otoo lo |
References
edit- ^ "Beëdiging Granman Bono Velantie". Ministerie van Regionale Ontwikkeling. 2016-02-03. Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.