Historical Migration of the People of Vakpo
The people of Vakpo, formerly known as Lukusi Agbebo, like any other Ewe-Dukowo, migrated from the Walled-Kingdom, Glime, Notsie in the Republic of Togo. They migrated in a group together with their colleague Dukuwo. Among the other Dukowo that the Vakpos walked with were the Akome, Dzolo, Hlefi, Tsoome (Afedo and Sabadu), Agate, and Gbefi. The significance of this group migration was the Duawokpe Glimetsotso festival, which is celebrated by these groups of Dukowo, to remind themselves of the historical journey.
The Vakpos migrated without a chief, probably due to the experience they might have had in the Walled-Kingdom. They were led by their god, Tror, and a clan head, Dufetor, which is equivalent to the Akan’s Odikro. The name of the clan head, Dufetor, who led them is Togbe Dzoglokuku, and the god who led them is also known as Hle.
Sources of Information
All images and other information were obtained from and under the permission of chiefs, stool fathers, custodians, and linguists in the following divisional states of Vakpo.
These people include:
- The Tsiamiga of Vakpo, Togbe Siale
- The Zikpuitor of Dutanyigbe, Togbe Nyamidor
- The Historian of Todzi, Pastor Kungu
- The chief of Fu, Togbe Tsadey
- The representative Queen Mother of Vakpo Afeyee
The linguist staffs of the following Dutawo are left to be captured:
- Gboxome
- Dzogbati
- Atsaame
- Fordome
- Tsortaa
- Adomi
Festivals
The people of Vakpo were known for the celebration of Duawokpe Glimetsotsoza. This festival is celebrated by the group of states that walked with Vakpo from ‘The Walled-Kingdom’. This festival is the best celebrated among the society because of its significance. The last one celebrated was in 1991.
Occupation
The main occupation of the people of Vakpo is farming and hunting. They were mainly known for their yam farming, but presently, the people engage in all forms of ‘white-collar jobs’. Custom demands that they perform rituals annually before the harvest of their newly cultivated yam.