Lofa County

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Mimor Piwu (c. 1873-1933) was the first paramount chief of Zowolo, Lofa County, Liberia, during the last decade of the 19th century and early years...

ZOE, SIAFA

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Siafa Zoe (c. 1871-1940) was a herbalist and renowned native physician. Because of his healing powers, he became a leader of his people and head...

GUMBA, TENJE

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Tenje Gumba (c. 1877-1928) was the first paramount chief installed in Lofa County by the Liberian Government and was a symbol of the successful rule...

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