In the heart of the AKOYI FAMILY, a tale unfolds “A Short History of Togbui Awuku-Dzogbede.” Generations drifted together, forming circles of kinship under the name AKOYI. Originating from Prampram, our great-great-grandfather Akoyi and his son Fudzia migrated to Aflao, bringing the name Gbugbla to their settlement. Fudzia, a son of Akoyi, married a daughter of Amuzu Kpakpa, and from their union emerged four strong children: Gasu, Atoku, Torgborshie, and AwukuDzogbede. The siblings later ventured to Afeyiyime, building a new chapter. Awuku-Dzogbede, our great-grandfather, was a tall and handsome man with a penchant for games and victories. His journey led him to Denu, where he worked as a goldsmith and became a warrior in Togbui Sape Agbo 1’s army. Togbui Sape Agbo 1 rewarded Awuku-Dzogbede with land, and he became a sub-chief, ruling over the people of Afegame. Awuku-Dzogbede married Aviadze, a daughter of Togbui Betsi, who became a respected queen mother. Their union brought prosperity through victories in battles, capturing and selling slaves, and acquiring wealth. Togbui Awuku-Dzogbede had ten children, among them Amelordzi, Dorlagbenu, Mensah Kpede, Anani Takpatsi, Anumu, Egu, Hardey Haglo, Gadegbeku, Fuyenu, and Latsunsi. Fuyenu and Latsunsi, born of Mama Aviadze, added joy to the royal home. As Awuku-Dzogbede’s legacy lives on, his descendants are responsible for building upon the heritage left by these remarkable ancestors. Togbui Awuku-Dzogbede III, who is celebrating his 90th birthday, came from a son of Awuku-Dzogbede I, named Gadegbeku. He was enstooled a chief on the 1st of August 2001 at the Agbozume in the Somey Traditional Council by Togbui Zoe II. Togbui Awuku Dzogbede III A N E C D O T E 4 The Birthday Journal
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