Denkyira or Denkyera was a powerful nation of Akan people that existed before the 1620s, in what is now modern-day Ghana.

The ruler of the Denkyira was called Denkyirahene and the capital was Jukwaa.

Denkyira became powerful through gold production and trade with Europe.

[3] The Denkyira state together with the Fante states dominated the trade with Europeans in Western Ghana while the Akwamu dominated trade with Europeans in Eastern Ghana.

A recent ruler of the Denkyira was Odeefuo Boa Amponsem III until his death was announced on 2 December 2016.