A woman reported missing by her family in Texas has been found living in woodlands in southern Scotland with a small group that calls itself the Kingdom of Kubala.
The woman, identified in U.S. media as Kaura Taylor, now goes by Asnat or Lady Safi within the group. In a video circulated by the community, she told authorities:
“I am not missing. Leave me alone. I’m a grown up, not some helpless kid.”
The Kingdom of Kubala is led by King Atehene, also known as Kofi Offeh, a former opera singer, and his wife Queen Nandi, born Jean Gasho. They describe themselves as descendants of the Biblical King David and claim to be part of a “lost Hebrew tribe.”
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The group lives in tents on land near Jedburgh, rejecting UK law and insisting they follow only divine rules.
“The Second Exodus has begun. We have returned to claim Scotland as our homeland,”
Queen Nandi wrote in a post.
Their central claim is that land in Scotland was taken from their ancestors about 400 years ago. They argue they are reclaiming territory lost during the reign of Elizabeth I. Historians note this timeline is inconsistent Jacobitism, which the group links to its identity, developed more than a century after Elizabeth’s death in 1603.
Scottish Borders Council has confirmed eviction notices were issued against the camp and said it is
“working with Police Scotland”
To address the situation. The council added it has offered housing advice to the group.
Reports from local media also describe tensions with nearby residents. One tent was allegedly set on fire, and the group has since moved closer to a school, using public Wi-Fi for communication.
King Atehene and Queen Nandi are no strangers to controversy. In 2020, they were charged with child cruelty in England. Prosecutors later dropped the case, citing insufficient evidence.
Despite this, the couple continues to frame their life in Scotland as a prophetic mission. They bathe in streams, live off-grid, and post messages online declaring their sovereignty.
Her Texas family had initially reported her missing, though thus far no case file has been located in American public databases. Her presence in the video confirms that she is indeed still alive, but her wellbeing as well as the reasons that led her into the camp are still unclear.
She has suggested she left America due to an abusive past, though these claims have not been independently verified.
The Kingdom of Kubala has sparked fascination, skepticism, and concern. Supporters frame their presence as an act of spiritual sovereignty. Critics see it as a troubling case of misinformation and possible exploitation.
