Many know Komfo Anokye as a traditional spiritual leader and a close confidant of Otumfuo Osei Tutu I, who played a key role in the formation of the Ashanti Kindgom, but few are aware of his Ewe origin.
His twin brother, Togbe Tsali was the ewe legend who helped the eodus of the Anlos from Notsie.
Read the full story first published on GhanaWeb on September 11, 2025
What we may not know is that he has Ewe roots. His birth name was Tsala, and his twin brother was Togbi Tsali; the Ewe legend who played a pivotal role in the exodus of the Anlos from Notsie. In fact, ‘Komfo Anokye’ is a corrupted version of ‘Okomfo from Notsie’.
The two were mystics with various powers which they exhibited everywhere they went; they were fetish priests in their own right.
Also, did you know there is an intriguing story behind the title of the Anlo King? Yes, the ‘Awoemefia’ has a unique meaning and story, and so does the Anlo kingdom.
The details of these were revealed by the Historian and Spokesperson of the Awoemefia, Togbi Sri II, when he took his turn on GhanaWeb’s ‘People & Places’ show.
Watch the video below:
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