Z. Jackson is Tata Batchémin
Tata Batchémin (fon~gbe): She is a woman of the highest quality and is the perfect match for her Prince.
Z. Jackson is recognized as a traditional member and Fon princess by the Royal DÉKA HOUANLOKONON Dynasty given her status as the marital companion of a Fon Prince of Allada, Porto-Novo, and Abomey (Dahomey). The title “Tata” is used to denote her connection to the Fon prince, while “Batchémin” is a Fon name given to honor her status and philanthropy to the Deka Diaspora.
Z. Jackson becomes Tata Batchémin (she who is a perfect match to her Prince and is a woman of the highest quality in all ways).
A banner announcing the recognition of Z. Jackson as a Princess of Allada
Deka Family
Deliberations of the Deka Family
Deka family elders review the certificate that designates Z. Jackson as Princess of Allada
The leaders of the Deka family are proud to announce Z. Jackson as Tata Batchémin.
Naming Certificate for Tata Batchémin
“Every accomplished man is empowered by a woman who serves as a suitable match to him in every way and she is of the highest quality”
— Hoota Dahovi Degbedji