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.[1]
- 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 Bema
References
- ↑ "Togo traditional states". Worldstatesmen.org. Cahoon, Ben. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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