Cokossian Monarchy

Cokossian Monarchy

The Cokossian Monarchy is a traditional monarchy in Togo that has existed since at least the 17th century. It is also known as Anufu. The rulers bear the title "Soma"; the first ruler was Bema Bonsafo. The current ruler is Na Bema .

List of Somas

* ?–? Bema Bonsafo
* ?–? Caba I
* ?–? Na Ba
* ?–? Siki of Cokossi
* ?–? 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 Cokossi
* 1960?– Na Bema


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