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
  • 18751882 Lafia Langbana
  • 18821883 Acuru
  • The next three ruled jointly
    • 18831889 Na Da
    • 18841889 Sambiego Da
    • 18841898 Bema Sabie
  • 1898 Ajanda
  • 18981912 Caba II
  • 19121921 Jauna
  • 19211960? Tabi of Tchokossi
  • 1960? Na Bema

References

  1. "Togo traditional states". Worldstatesmen.org. Cahoon, Ben. Retrieved 24 August 2010.


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