In African mythology, particularly among the Akan people, the sky god known as Nyame plays a central role. Nyame is regarded as the supreme being and creator who governs the sky and is associated with light and warmth. He is often invoked in rituals and prayers for blessings and sustenance. The stories surrounding Nyame also illustrate themes of creation, sustenance, and governance within African cosmology, emphasizing the relationship between the divine and human existence.