Asenso Okoffo (Asenso Kofo) in Asante History: Oral Tradition, Sacrifice, and the Birth of the Asante State In Asante cosmology and naming philosophy, names are not arbitrary; they encode character, destiny, and moral expectation. Kofo refers to one who presses on relentlessly, who continues the fight regardless of hardship or danger. It signifies perseverance, courage, and unwavering commitment in the face of adversity. In this sense, the life and legacy of Nana Asenso Kofo (also rendered as As