African Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Africa

NYAME

Ashanti Supreme God

Also known as Onyame

Picture of the African Supreme God Nyame from our African mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Emergency Substitute God of Omnipotence

He was called in at the last minute to take universal control from Odomankoma who had a spot of trouble with Death. Nyame is everywhere and sees everything even when he is not looking.

If you wish to speak to him please contact the wind, or maybe the wind has to contact you. Any offerings should be placed in a small pot containing a Neolithic axe.

Nyame Facts and Figures

Name: Nyame
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Onyame

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Ashanti people of Ghana
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Everything
Area of expertise: Supreme, Everything

Good/Evil Rating: OKAY, not bad
Popularity index: 6865

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Article last revised on November 03, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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