The family of a missing woman from Texas recently learned that she had been living with a group they described as a lost “African” tribe in the Scottish highlands.
Kaura Taylor, now going by Mrs. Saffy, Asunato, and Atehenne, resides in what is said to be the Kingdom of Kubara, located in the forests of Jedburgh, Scotland, alongside King Atehenne and Queen Nandi.
The 21-year-old single mother departed Texas on May 25, entered the UK on a six-month tourist visa, and has maintained connections with this so-called tribe through her family.
“She went missing in May, but it turns out she wasn’t really missing at all. She left to be with these people,” said Taylor’s aunt, Vandra Skinner. Another aunt, Terri Allen, shared, “It’s quite stressful and disheartening. We really care about Kaura, yet she seems unaware of our concern for her.”
A heartbreaking revelation came when a worried relative found out about the young woman’s secret life. She had left behind a vague message indicating she and her daughter needed to “go out and explore.” Allen commented on Taylor’s sheltered upbringing, saying, “She was raised in a very protective environment.”
Taylor had been living with Skinner in 2023 when she made contact with this unusual “kingdom.” The king, whose real name is Kofi Oppe, is married to Jean Gasho, a Ghanaian opera singer, now known as Queen Nandi.
As part of her new life, Taylor claims she fled from Texas due to an abusive family background. In a Facebook post from August 20, she proclaimed, “I was never missing—I ran away from a toxic environment that was harmful to me since childhood!”
The “kingdom” purports that they are descendants of a lost Hebrew tribe, claiming they returned to Scotland to reclaim lands that were taken from their ancestors centuries ago.
Initially, Taylor attempted to move with her boyfriend about 40 miles south of Edinburgh, but it appears he was uneasy about something they referred to as an “immortal ritual.”
She had communicated with her family shortly after disappearing, mentioning she would call when she had Wi-Fi access, but they haven’t heard from her since.
This tribe claims to live a simple lifestyle—bathing in nearby streams and residing in tents. They also maintain a significant online presence, sharing various articles and news about their group.
Following her social media activity, Taylor’s family began to investigate “The King and Queen,” discovering that Offhe and Gasho had organized living arrangements with another American woman. This woman, who is not legally married to Offhe, has taken on the role of a second wife and allows the “king” the freedom to have multiple wives.
The Scottish Borders Council stated they are collaborating with local police to address the situation concerning Taylor and the tribe, which includes offering advice on housing and support services. Taylor’s family remains hopeful that she will return to Texas when her visa expires in November.
