Odonkor Azu

Nene Odonkor Azu (died in 1867 in Krobo Odumase) was the first Konor, or paramount chief, of the Manya Krobo and reigned 1835 until his death in 1867.^[1][2] He was succeeded by Sakite I, who ruled Manya Krobo from 1867 until his death in 1890.^[1][2] In 1855, two Basel Missionaries, Johannes Zimmerman and C. W. Locher travelled to Odumase in the state of Krobo, 50 miles (80 km) northeast of the Ghanaian capital, Accra, where they were warmly welcomed by Odonkor Azu, who entrusted one of his sons, Tei, to them to be baptised educated and brought up as a Christian.^[3]

Nene Odonkor Azu
Konor of Manya Krobo Traditional Area
Reign	1835–1867
Coronation	1835
Predecessor	New Position
Successor	Sakite I
Born	Krobo Odumase
Died	1867 Manya Krobo District
House	Odumase Dynasty
Religion	Traditional African religions
Occupation	Farmer Paramount chief