Establishment of the Kingdom of Sanwi in southeastern Ivory Coast

In the southeastern region of present-day Ivory Coast, the establishment of the Kingdom of Sanwi marked a pivotal chapter in the history of the area. This event followed periods of migration and societal transformation among the Akan people, who trace their origins to what is now Ghana. The formation of the kingdom was driven by the efforts of the Akan leaders and their followers, who sought to escape conflicts and overcrowding in their homeland. Sanwi emerged as a centralized polity with a hierarchical structure, featuring a king or \