'African Tribe' told to leave Scottish Borders forest by council or face court-ordered eviction

An “African Tribe” has been told to leave a forest in the Scottish Borders or face a court-ordered eviction.

The Kingdom of Kubala claim they have settled in a forest in Jedburgh, with the intention of reclaiming land that was stolen from their ancestors in the Highlands 400 years ago.

The group consists of leader King Atehene, 36, who was previously an opera singer under the name Kofi Offeh, his wife, Queen Nandi, and their “handmaiden” Asnat.

It has emerged that Asnat, Lady Safi, is Kaura Taylor from Texas, who has been reported missing by her family in the US.

The trio first settled on land owned by the Scottish Borders Council. Attempts were made to engage the group in local services before eviction proceedings began.

They then moved to privately owned land in the area. However, the group has since been served a notice to leave the land before 5pm on Monday.

If they do not vacate the land, the Kingdom of Kubala potentially faces a court-ordered eviction.

Footage posted on the account of Queen Nandi, real name Jean Gasho, shows the group appearing to leave the area, calling themselves “pilgrims”.

A spokesperson for Scottish Borders Council said: “The landowner has served notice requiring the land be vacated by 5pm today.

“If that does not happen, the owner will have to go to court to obtain an eviction order. We understand they intend to take this step quickly.”