A woman from Texas, previously reported missing, has been found living an entirely new life far from her former home in the United States.
Formerly known as Kaura Taylor, she now identifies as Asnat, Lady Safi, after becoming part of a tribe.
The Kingdom of Kubala claims to have settled in a forest in Jedburgh, aiming to reclaim land they believe was taken from their ancestors in the Scottish Highlands 400 years ago.
The group is led by King Atehene, 36, who was once an opera singer known as Kofi Offeh, accompanied by his wife, Queen Nandi, and Asnat.
In a video message recorded from their camp in Scotland, Asnat stated: “To the UK authorities, obviously I am not missing. Leave me alone. I’m an adult, not a helpless child.”
Despite their presence causing confusion among locals, the tribe asserts they are living a simple lifestyle, relying on a nearby stream for bathing, residing in tents, and embracing nature in a profound way.
King Atehene explained: “We live a very simple life of returning to innocence.”
“We connect to nature. We connect to the trees around us. We get grounded every morning. We bathe in the springwater. We are living a simple life of relying daily on the creator for food, shelter and clothing.”
“We live in a tent without walls, but we are not afraid of anyone, for we have the protection of the creator, Yahowah.”
The group claims their mission is to fulfill a prophecy by establishing their kingdom and reuniting other ‘lost tribes’ with them.
“We follow the laws of the creator – everything belongs to the ones who made it,” the King added. “We do not believe that any authority owns the land. The earth belongs to the father.”
“We do not know about any eviction – all we know is that we are here to stay and establish our authority and power, just like our ancestors did.”
Queen Nandi has also shared her perspective, stating on social media: “We are the Lost Tribes of Hebrews and have returned to claim Scotland as our homeland, a land stolen by Elizabeth the first 400 years ago when she deported all black people from Scotland and England, who were not Africans but natives of the land.”
Scottish Borders Council has been collaborating with police in Scotland to address the situation.
“This has included the provision of advice and information about housing options and other support services,” a council spokesperson noted.