Denkyira
（重定向自Denkyera）
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Denkyira was a powerful nation of Akan people that existed on peninsula Ashantiland from 1620. Like all Akans they originated from Bono state. Before 1620 Denkyira was called Agona. The ruler of the Denkyira was called Denkyirahene and the capital was Jukwaa. The first Denkyirahene was Mumunumfi.