The Legendary Kwasi Akuffo: King of Akuapem, Gold Coast (Ghana)

This biography by Kofi Ayim chronicles the life of Kwasi Akuffo, the first king of Akuapem in the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) to receive a Western education through the Basel Mission. As a leader in a diverse community, King Akuffo faced challenges from Christian missionaries who opposed indigenous customs and from locals who viewed the royal lineage as outsiders. The book explores his diplomatic efforts to balance traditional authority with the influence of newly converted Christians, some from his own family, who often defied customary laws under missionary protection. Despite being deposed and later reinstated after more than a decade, King Akuffo's wisdom and strategies earned him respect, even from colonial authorities, leaving a lasting legacy in contemporary Ghanaian royalty.