Togbe Tsali, Misterious Surviving Ewe Leader Riding on Crocodile

The Ewe misterious surviving leader, Togbe Tsali (King Tsali), who came back riding on crocodile, after many attempts of taking his life and at the end being thrown into river.

Togbe Tsali, legendary hunter and priest, with mystical power, revered figure in Anlo history, was known for his mysterious and supernatural powers and was a member of the Tsiame royal clan in what is now known as the Volta Region. He lived during the oppressive rule of King Agorkoli of Notsie in the central east part of Togo land. Distressed by the king’s cruelty, Togbe Tsali decided to lead some of the people to a new land, the Eweland. Transforming into a flying spirit, he surveyed the area and, upon his return, assured the people that the land was fertile and suitable for settlement. They agreed to flee under the cover of night, wetting the ground to eliminate any trace of dust that might reveal their escape.

Togbe Tsali was a prominent leader in Anlo who played a key role in their migration to their current location in southeastern Ghana.

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The true story narrated that they escaped walking backwards also throwing millet on their footage leaving no trace. These acts attracted beds to pick and step on their foot steps to camouflage their foot steps and directions.

When King Agorkoli discovered their departure, he sent his soldiers to retrieve them. Togbe Tsali, using his powers, confused the soldiers by instructing the people to walk backward, making it impossible for the soldiers to determine their direction. In another version of the story, Tsali transformed into a mouse and altered their footprints to mislead the soldiers.

Upon reaching Eweland, Togbe Tsali took up farming and hunting. Using his powers, he cleared a vast area of land in a single day, summoned rain, and planted maize that grew and was harvested all within the same day. Since no rain fell on other farms, the people were forced to buy food from Tsali, causing resentment among them. This dissatisfaction led to a plot to ‘off’ him. He was captured and buried alive, but three days later, he was seen walking around as if nothing had happened. Astonished, the people captured him again, cut him into two, tied stones to his body, and threw him into the River Volta. Yet, three days later, the misterious and unbeatable Togbui Tsali reappeared, riding a crocodile on the river. He declared that no one born of a woman could end him.

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This event improved his relationship with the people, and he began using his powers for their benefit. Before his death, Tsali instructed the people to build two shrines in his memory, where they could call on him in times of need. These shrines still stand in the Volta Region today, where the faithful continue to seek his guidance during difficult times.