Okomfo Anokye

Okomfo Anokye
Priest (Okomfo) of the Ashanti Empire
Bornc.1655
Awukugua
Diedc.1717?/c.1719 (aged around 62-64)
Ghana

Okomfo Anokye (c.1655 – c.1717?/c.1719) was the first priest (Okomfo) of the Ashanti Empire. Anokye is known for his participation in the expansion of the empire. He was also the codifier of the constitution and laws of the Ashanti Empire.

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