Nana Dokua
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| Nana Dokua | |
|---|---|
| Queen Mother of Akyem Abuakwa | |
| Reign | Early 19th century |
| Born | Akyem Abuakwa, Chana |
| Spouse | Barima Twua Ampofo |
| Issue | Nana Atta; Obiwon |
| Dynasty | Asona Clan |
| Religion | Traditional African religion |
Nana Dokua was the queen mother of Akyem Abuakwa. She was the one who welcomed the King of the Dwabens called Nana Kwaku Boateng and his army. A civil war broke out between the Ashantis and the Dwabens in 1832, six years after the battle of Akatamansu.[1][2] In 1824, during her regime, she also provided refuge for the Kotokus who had also assisted Abuakwa in some wars against the Ashantis.[3] During her reign, part of the Juabens revolted against the Ashantis. Nana Kwaku Boateng was the leader of the rebels who was their chief. They were forced to leave Juaben in Ashanti for the south.[4]
The first King and Founder of Akyem Abuakwa was Nana Kunutunkununku I after the collapse of Adansi Kingdom and they broke away from the Kingdom. A number of Kings took accession to the throne.[2]
