Cokossi

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

1. ^ "Togo traditional states". Worldstatesmen.org. Cahoon, Ben. http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Togo_native.html. Retrieved 2010-08-24.