Okomfo Anokye was a prominent priest and statesman in the history of the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana. He is best known for his role in the establishment of the empire and for his spiritual powers, which were believed to have helped unify various tribes under the Ashanti rule in the late 17th century. Anokye is famously associated with the legend of the Sword of Okomfo Anokye, which was said to have been magically planted into the ground and could not be removed by anyone but him. His contributions to the Ashanti culture and governance have made him a revered figure in Ghanaian history.