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