Asantehene celebrates 21-years of Reign on the Golden Stool (VIDEO)

Sunday, 26 April 2020 marked 21-years of enstoolment of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as Asantehene. The Asantehene, born Nana Barima Kwaku Duah on 6 May 1950 is the 16th King of the Asantes, enstooled on 26 April 1999. His stool name, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is in direct succession to the 17th-century founder of the […]

Asantehene@20: Otumfuo celebrates ‘Akwasidaekese’ with rich culture display (PHOTOS)

Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the seat of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was full to capacity as thousands of Ghanaians and foreigners came to celebrate the ‘Akwasidaekese’ festival as part of activities marking the 20 years anniversary celebration of the ascension to the Golden Stool by the Asantehene. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended the Golden […]

Asantehene unveils 10-year plan to transform Kumasi

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has unveiled a ten-year plan to transform the city of Kumasi. The plan also includes an initiative to industrialise the local economy to scale up employment and create wealth in the city. The projects lined up under the plan are estimated to cost about $400 million to be sourced mainly […]