The leader of a self-proclaimed “African tribe” residing in the forests of Scotland has expressed his lack of fear towards a court order mandating the removal of their encampment. Kofi Offeh, also known as King Atehene of the Kingdom of Kubala, confidently addressed journalists following the issuance of the order at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. He emphasized that their faith in a higher power gives them strength and they are undeterred by the court’s decision.
Despite the impending eviction from the land due to the court order, Offeh remains resolute, stating, “Let them do their worst.” Dismissing claims that their lifestyle is mere fantasy, he asserted that it is a fulfillment of a divine prophecy that they are living out. In response to inquiries about relocating, he maintained that if their deity wills them to leave, they trust they will be guided to a new place.
Jean Gasho, who identifies as Queen Nandi within the group, echoed Offeh’s sentiments, declaring their fearlessness towards potential incarceration, citing past sacrifices made for their children. The trio, claiming to represent a “kingdom,” asserts that they are reclaiming land stolen from their forebears centuries ago.
This legal action arose after the group defied a previous eviction notice instructing them to vacate their encampment by a specified date. Notably, Asnat, the tribe’s handmaiden, who was reported missing from Texas, was eventually located within the group. Kaura Taylor, previously a young woman from Texas, shared her journey of leaving her former life behind to join the “Kingdom of Kubala” in Scotland, adopting a new identity within the tribe. Taylor, a churchgoer and former gas station worker, had been in contact with the self-proclaimed leaders before making the life-altering decision to join their community.
