Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene (King of the Asante Kindom), has given notice of his intention to settle all issues related to the selection of the Offinso manhene within a month. Speaking to the chiefs and elders of Offinso at his court on Monday, November 8, 2023, Otumfuo …
Read More »Kotoko is the only institution disgracing me – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the revered king, and owner of Asante Kotoko, voiced his concern and disappointment with the current state of the club during an important meeting held on Friday at the Manhyia Palace. The meeting, attended by supporters and former players, aimed to address the club’s situation …
Read More »FICAC Delegates Honour Otumfuo Osei Tutu II …At Pan African Conference
The recently- concluded World Federation of Honorary Consuls (FICAC) Pan African Conference witnessed a distinguished delegation’s visit to Otumfo Osei Tutu II, where the esteemed leader was honored with a citation. The delegation, comprising 15 Honorary Consuls from various countries was led by President Hon. Nikolaos Margaropoulos …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II: Funeral cost government £162m
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and related events cost the government an estimated £162m, the Treasury has said. The state funeral, held on 19 September 2022, followed a period of national mourning. During that time hundreds of thousands of people visited Westminster where the monarch was lying in state. The biggest …
Read More »Meet Nana Kusi Apea I – Otumfuo’s rep at 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The bond between the Ashanti and British kingdoms dates centuries back and has in recent years been butressed by visits by monarchs on both sides. The most recent visit is of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s official invitation to the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023. The …
Read More »Watch video of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II swearing an oath during his coronation 24 years ago
The Ashanti Kingdom is celebrating the 24th anniversary of the coronation of its current King, Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Born, Nana Barima Kwaku Duah, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended the throne on April 26, 1999, as the 16th Asantehene since the Ashanti empire was founded by Osei Tutu I. GhanaWeb has sighted a …
Read More »Throwback photo of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his wife, Lady Julia, melt hearts
Netizens are reacting to an old picture of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his wife, Lady Julia, which has gone viral on the internet. The said picture captures an image of ‘young looking’ Asantehene and his beautiful wife, who both posed for the cameras. Otumfuo was clad in a kente …
Read More »Otumfour Osei Tutu II Foundation to support young women into STEM education
The Otumfour Osei Tutu II Foundation has pledged to come out with landmark initiatives to empower girls and young women in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The move according to the foundation formed part of their grand plan to bridge the gender gap in technology …
Read More »See this rare image of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II kneeling before Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury in England, His Grace Justin Welby, together with his wife, Caroline Welby, visited Manhyia Palace on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The visit by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion is part of a courtesy call and to pay homage to the King of the …
Read More »We Demand the Head of Badu Bonso II Returned to Ahanta as the Dutch Government Apologizes for Their Role in Slavery
As the Dutch government is issuing apologies for their role in slavery which lasted for 250 years, we the natives of Ahanta in Ghana demand justice for Badu Bonso II and all Ahantas who were massacred upon instructions of Williams I of Netherlands in 1838. We demand that the head …
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