Who is Kaura Taylor? Missing US Women Found living with a lost ‘African’ tribe

Jedburgh, Scotland: The family of Kaura Taylor, a missing woman from Texas, has expressed growing concern after discovering she has been living with a lost “African” tribe in the Scottish Highlands. Taylor, who now goes by Asnat, Lady Safi, of Atehene, reportedly left Texas in May 2025 on a six-month tourist visa.

Taylor, a single mother to a one-year-old, has been living in the Kingdom of Kubala, a forest area in Jedburgh, with a husband and wife duo calling themselves King Atehene and Queen Nandi. The family fears she may have been manipulated by the couple and are deeply worried about her well-being.

“She went missing in May. But she wasn’t really missing. She left to live with these people,” Taylor’s aunt, Vandora Skinner, told The Independent. Another aunt, Teri Allen, added, “It is very stressful and breaks our heart. We are overly concerned about Kaura, but she doesn’t think anyone cares.”

How Taylor Got Involved

Kaura Taylor reportedly connected with the Kingdom of Kubala in 2023 while living with Skinner. She allegedly discovered the tribe through a Facebook group linked to a high school classmate. The tribe claims to be part of a lost Hebrew group that returned to Scotland to reclaim land taken over 400 years ago.

Taylor serves as Queen Nandi’s handmaiden. She claims she left Texas because of an abusive family. In a Facebook post on August 20, she said: “Yes, I’m very happy with my King and Queen. I was never missing. I fled a very abusive, toxic family who abused me sexually since I was a child.”

Life in the Kingdom of Kubala

The tribe reportedly lives simply in tents, bathes in a nearby stream, and spends time connecting with nature. Taylor’s social media posts helped her family learn more about the couple, whose real names are Kofi Offeh (King Atehene) and Jean Gasho (Queen Nandi).

Taylor calls herself the second wife of the “king,” although she is not legally married. The kingdom allows the “king” to have multiple wives. Taylor’s family remains concerned that the group may be influencing her decisions.

Family Reaction and Local Support

Taylor’s family only discovered her situation after she left a cryptic message saying she and her daughter “had to get out and explore a little.” Her aunts describe her childhood as sheltered and protected.

Scottish Borders Council is working with Police Scotland to manage the situation. They have provided advice on housing and support services for Taylor and the tribe. Taylor’s family hopes she will return to Texas when her six-month visa expires in November.