Osei Yaw Akoto (Circa 1800-1833) wasAsantehenefrom 1824-1833. Although not usually numbered among the great Asante rulers, he decisively affected the course of the nation’s history,...

Theophilus Opoku (1824-July 7, 1913) in 1872 became the first African to be ordained a pastor on Gold Coast soil by the Basel mission. He...

Opoku Ware (circa 1700-1750), who ruled from 1720-1750, was probably the greatest of the 18th century Asante warrior kings. Under his leadership, Asante defeated the...

Opoku Frefre ( Circa 1760-1826) was the talented Gyasehene (royal treasurer) of Asante for a quarter of a century, as well as a commander of...