The Ewe mythology that Okomfo Anokye was from Notsie and Asantes called him Okomfo Anokye signifying “Okomfo a ofiri Notsie” (i.e.: Okomfo who comes from Notsie) cannot be reconciled with Asante or indeed Akan naming conventions.Īsante/Akan naming conventions that signify a person’s origins do not affix an “A” to the beginning of the origin. His name would thus originate from an Asante corruption of “Notsie” i.e “Okomfo of Notsie”. His original name was Tsala, and he was the twin brother of Tsali. There are also claims that he was the son of Kyei Birie and Dwirawira Kwa, who was an Asenie woman from Adanse-Akrokyere.Īccording to Anlo-Ewe traditions, Okomfo Anokye was from Notsie. This claim was apparently latter confirmed by Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II during his visit at Awukugua in 2014.Īccording to Asante traditions, he was the grandson of a man called Amoa Gyata from Bona-Bom, Adanse. His name would originate from an incident : There are multiple accounts regarding Okomfo Anokye’s origins.Īccording to Akuapem tradition, he was son of Ano and Manubea, both from Awukugua in the Nifa Division of the Okere state. He is known for his participation in the expansion of the Ashanti Empire. Okomfo Anokye (also known as Kwame Agyei, Kotowbere, or Tsala) was a traditional priest in the Asante Empire. The Ashanti state, it is believed, would collapse should the sword ever be pulled out of the ground. It is believed the Okomfo pronounced that no one would be able to remove the sword, and so it has remained in spite of attempts. History has it that the sword was pushed into the ground, almost 300 years ago. The ‘immovable’ Sword driven into the ground by Okomfo Anokye remains and is the venue of the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. One fascinating story about the Sword is that, since it was planted in 1695, countless number of attempts had been made to remove it from the ground but to no avail. Lo and behold, the site happens to be the exact place where the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is situated. The Sword site is the exact place where the Golden Stool of Asanteman descended unto the laps of King Osei Tutu I, “Opemsuo” the founder of Asante Nation. The site was predicted by Okomfo Anokye to be a healing place for millions of people.
The landmark has been protected for future generations. This site is a historical landmark where the Legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword is cited. On a good day you may run into the Asante king who regularly comes to pay his respects at this important and sacred site.Ī tour of the site offers one great insight about the beginning of the Ashanti Kingdom. The history of the Asante people is eloquently told by the young curator. An over 300 year old sword wedged in the rockface is one of the centre artefacts and legends of the rich history of the Asante nation.
Situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, is the Komfo Anokye Sword Site which is seminal in Asante history. Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary and River Safari.
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