Nana Okomfo Anokye became the most influential priest in Asanti in 18 th century during the first
Asantihene time(Nana Osei Tutu. The priest performed miracles and wonders begining from the
inception of Asantiman. Regalias and several items including the gold stool were conjured from the skies.
Nana Komfo Anokye had a great solidarity with Nana Osei Tutu in founding the Asanti Nation. Okomfo
Anokye commanded the gold stool to descend on the laps of Nana Osei Tutu on a Friday.He was then
pronounced the new King of the newly formed nation which later came to be known as Asante after its
coalition with other Amanhene (paramount chiefs). Nana Anokye enacted laws for the Asante Nation
which most are still practiced today. The priest instructed the Asantis to sacrifice some of the Amanhene
including Nana Diko Pim of Ejisu, Asenso Kufo of Adwumakase kese and Tweneboa Kodua from
Kumawu so that victory could be achieved at the battle of Feyiase. Lo and behold, the sacrificed was
practiced and Asanti became truimphant against Denkyira. The priest warned Asantiman to defend,
protect and defend the gold stool with the last drop of their blood. For this reason, the Asantis under
Kontenase Antwi and Dwaben Boateng defended the gold stool during the katamanso battle where the
stool was almost lost to the Asens.
Written By the Founder if Ashanti Future 
Antwi Boateng Senior
Northern ky University
Organizational Leadership and
International studies