Anyi people
Drawing of an Agni man, 1892. | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| ~2.5 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Anyi, French | |
| Religion | |
| Akan religion, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Akans, especially Baoulé, Chakosi, and Sefwi |
The Anyi people (also spelled Agni and historically known as the Aowin) are a branch of the Akan people inhabiting southeastern Côte d'Ivoire and southwestern Ghana. They trace their origins to the ancient Akan state of Bonoman, and historically established a number of influential polities across the forest zones of West Africa. The most prominent of these was the Aowin state, which served as a major center of gold production and trade. Other notable Anyi polities include Indénié, Sanwi, and Bettié, each maintaining cultural and political continuity with Aowin traditions.