Klikor, Ghana – Torgbiga Xenodzi Akaga, the last priest-king of Klikor, is remembered for his valiant defense of African Ewe Loafa traditions and his pioneering contributions to medicine. Ruling the Kingdom of Klikor (present-day Ghana) from 1864 to 1910, Akaga fiercely resisted British colonial efforts.
Preserving Heritage, Facing Colonial Wrath
King Torgbiga Xenodzi Dogbe II, Akaga’s successor, has spoken extensively about Akaga’s unique leadership and lasting influence on Africa. Akaga’s efforts to shield his people’s traditions were met with harsh opposition. The British ultimately orchestrated his assassination in Ada Foah, a move that severely impacted Amega Wenya Ewe heritage and delayed the enthronement of Ewe Anlo King Wenya II until 1956.
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A Medical Breakthrough Silenced
Beyond his role as a leader, Akaga was also a revered African mystic scientist and healer. During a critical influenza outbreak before WWI, Akaga developed a groundbreaking inactivated flu vaccine, saving countless lives. Tragically, upon discovering this medical marvel, the British arrested and eliminated Akaga.
A Legacy Unveiled
The concept of the inactivated flu vaccine, withheld from the world by Akaga’s silencing, was later presented by an American, Thomas Francis. With backing from the U.S. Army in 1938, Francis further developed the vaccine. This critical medical advancement came only after the untimely demise of Torgbiga Xenodzi Akaga, the priest-king of Klikor, in what was then Juda-Togoland, now part of modern Ghana.
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