Paramount Chief

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Bombo Lahai Yusufu (18?-circa 1940) was the paramount chief of Tonko Limba, in Kambia district, Northern Province in Sierra Leone. He was deposed by the...

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...

FAKU

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Faku (circa 1780-1867) was the paramount chief of the Mpondo, a southern Nguni people, from about 1820-67. His father was Chief Ncqungqushe, whom Faku succeeded...

KAI, TONGI

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Kai Tongi (?-1973) was a paramount chief of Kissi Tongi in Kailahun district in Eastern province, Sierra Leone from 1942 to 1952. During his brief...

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