Deported "Kubala King" Kofi Offeh Surfaces in Sunyani; Crowds Gather as Self-Styled Monarch Plans New "Kingdom"

Kofi Offeh, the self-styled Kubala King deported from Scotland, draws massive crowds in Sunyani. See the viral video and learn about his plans for a new "kingdom" in Ghana.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YEN.com.gh

From a Scottish Forest to Sunyani Streets

Just days after being deported from the United Kingdom for immigration offenses, Kofi Agyemang Offeh (King Atehene) has made a high-profile appearance in Sunyani. A video circulating on social media shows the self-styled "Kubala King" seated by a roadside store, dressed in his signature symbolic attire. The sighting drew an immediate crowd, with residents chanting "Kubala" and hailing him as an "international man." The lively reception has revived interest in Offeh’s earlier claims that his next "sovereign territory" would be established within the Bono Region of Ghana.

The Rise and Fall of the Scottish "Kingdom of Kubala"

Offeh gained international notoriety for declaring himself the monarch of the "Kingdom of Kubala," a tribe he purportedly founded while living in a Scottish forest. His self-declared sovereignty came to an end on April 21, 2026, when he arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra under escort by UK immigration officials. Despite the legal circumstances of his return, Offeh arrived in high spirits, signaling to local media that his deportation was merely a transition for his ongoing "projects."

Public Reaction: Hype vs. Mental Health Concerns

While the atmosphere in Sunyani appeared celebratory, online reactions have been sharply divided. Many social media users viewed the viral footage as entertainment, but others raised concerns regarding the "king's" mental well-being and the reality of his situation. Commenters on platforms like TikTok and Instagram noted that the harsh economic realities of "Ebibiman" (Africa) might soon dampen the eccentric leader's spirits. One observer noted that "Africa's weather will reset his brain," while others urged locals to provide him with basic support, such as food, rather than just viral hype.