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Brief history about Volta region

 Chief traditional priest of HO

Chief priest were once seen as a symbol of spiritual, religious and political powers.they were also a source of defense and security from internal and external powers.

History has it that not only hunters from Anlo like Torgbui Sri 

  but spiritual leaders like Apklomada, Tsali, Tsala, and Amesimeku were leaders that discovered the fertile land that is called Volta region today and some parts of Togo during migration from Notsie that was led by the wicked king agorkorli.

In Dahomey which is also known as BENIN ewes warrior king Torgbui Kundo Husso Behanzin



   was regarded as one of the most successful, powerful, political military, and spiritual personalities. They are many happened of war he won with his spiritual powers.

According to the history of kpando


for a long time during their migration and later settlement many ewe communities were led by traditional priest and priestess.

Oral traditions recorded by the chiefs of kpando shows that the people of kpando were led to their present home by priests Asianu, Adedze, and Eko.

The Danyibakaka festival is celebrated by the people of kpando to recount this history and to honor those past priests.

VOLTA REGION has become a peaceful land where many tourists have been discovered. the good thing about Volta region is they love to obey their traditions which makes them grow together and strong forever. Volta region has tourists site like mountain afadzato,wli waterfalls and many more 




Stand up for VOLTA REGION




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