Kaura Taylor, the 21-year-old Texan who shocked her family earlier this year by resurfacing in a self-proclaimed “lost African tribe” in Scotland, has once again found herself at the center of controversy — this time as part of a violent confrontation.
The Kingdom of Kubala, the off-grid community Taylor now calls home, was attacked this week by locals who hurled rocks, shouted abuse, and attempted to tear down their tents in the woodlands outside Jedburgh.
Videos shared on social media by one of the wives of the tribe’s leader, Jean Gasho (known as Queen Nandi), show men swearing, calling the group “delusional,” and accusing them of being a “rapist cult.” Children were also seen throwing stones.
Taylor, who now goes by the name Asnat, Lady Safi, could be seen in footage standing beside Gasho and her Ghanaian husband, King Atehene, during the harassment. At one point in the video she stopped one of the attackers from confronting Queen Nandi.
From “Missing Person” to Targeted Outsider
Taylor was reported missing from Texas in May 2025 after leaving the U.S. without telling her family, only to reappear weeks later with the Kubala Kingdom. She has repeatedly insisted she is not missing and chose to leave voluntarily, calling her American family “toxic.”
Her relatives, however, remain alarmed — and the latest violence has only deepened concerns.
“She’s in a foreign country, in the woods, caught up in a group facing open hostility from locals. This is exactly what we feared,” one family member said privately.
Escalating Tensions in Jedburgh
The Kubala tribe’s presence has unsettled residents since their arrival earlier this year. After being evicted from public land, the group relocated to private property, continuing to live in tents, perform rituals, and declare Scotland as their ancestral homeland.
Local councilor Scott Hamilton condemned the harassment as “mob mentality,” even while dismissing the group’s claims of heritage as “ludicrous.” Police were called to the encampment but reportedly found no property damage or injuries.
Why Kaura’s Story Still Resonates in America
The attack raises new questions about Taylor’s safety and future. While she maintains her devotion to the group, her U.S. tourist visa will eventually expire, potentially forcing a legal showdown.
For her family, the latest events confirm fears that Taylor — who vanished from Texas only months ago — is entangled in a volatile situation far from home.
