who, in the 17th century, migrated to the area from Ketu, in Benin via Adja Tado and Notsie in Togo. Awanyedor and Akaga, who were sons of Torgbui Wenya - the founder of the Anlo State, left Anloga to found Keta as a fishing village.

The town attracted the interest of the Danish, because they felt they could establish a base here without interference from rival