Kingdom of Twifo
Kingdom of Twifo Twifo | |
|---|---|
| Before 1600–19th century | |
| Status | Former kingdom |
| Capital | Hemang |
| Common languages | Twi (blend of Asante dialect and Fante dialect) |
| Religion | Akan religion |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Omanhene | |
| History | |
• Establishment | Before 1600 |
• Subjugation by Denkyira | late 17th century |
• Alliance with Asante in inland wars | early 18th century |
• Secession from Asante and alliance with British | 1823–1826 |
• Disestablished | 19th century |
| Currency | Gold dust; Cowries |
| Today part of | Ghana |
Twifo was an early Akan state established during the initial Akan settlement of the Adanse forest. As the Akan expanded southward, the Twifo emerged as one of the key inland gold-producing polities. By the early 16th century, European sources identified Twifo as a prominent gold trading state located near the forest zone, with its early capital at Hemang. European traders noted the high quality of gold from this region and referred to the people by various names, likely corrupted attempts to render "Twifo".