Cokossian Monarchy
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The Cokossi, or Tchokossi is a traditional monarchy in northern Togo
that has existed since at least the 17th century. It is also known as Anoufu. The rulers bear the title Soma; the first ruler was Bema Bonsafo. The current ruler is Na Bema
.
List of Somas
Togo
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic , is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, on which the capital Lomé is located. Togo covers an area of approximately with a population of approximately...
that has existed since at least the 17th century. It is also known as Anoufu. The rulers bear the title Soma; the first ruler was Bema Bonsafo. The current ruler is Na Bema
Na Bema
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List of Somas
- ?–? Bema Bonsafo
- ?–? Caba I
- ?–? Na Ba
- ?–? Siki of Tchokossi
- ?–? Na Mussa
- ?–? Jokura
- ?–1875 Marba
- 1875–1882 Lafia Langbana
- 1882–1883 Acuru
- The next three ruled jointly
- 1883–1889 Na Da
- 1884–1889 Sambiego Da
- 1884–1898 Bema Sabie
- 1898 Ajanda
- 1898–1912 Caba II
- 1912–1921 Jauna
- 1921–1960? Tabi of Tchokossi
- 1960?– Na BemaNa Bema-References:...