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The Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, hosted the seventh Awukudae Festival in the absence of the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The celebration took place on September 23, 2026, at Her Majesty’s palace at Manhyia. Together with Nananom and royals, the Asantehemaa received guests who trooped in from across the region and beyond. The occasion afforded the public the opportunity to welcome Her Majesty, pay their respects and extend goodwill messages. Among those present were Nana […]
The United Kingdom is pursuing deeper trade and investment ties with the Ashanti Region following a high-level visit to the Manhyia Palace. The UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long paid a visit to the Manhyia Palace on September 22, 2026. He was received by Asante Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II on behalf of the King of the Asante Kingdom. The meeting highlighted the UK-Ghana partnership’s continued drive to create opportunities for trade, investment and shared prosperity beyond the national […]
Female government appointees have rallied the support of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, in the fight against domestic violence, harmful cultural practices and injustices. In a speech read by Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency, the group described Her Majesty as an arrowhead of bravery for all women. According to them, domestic violence, harmful cultural practices and injustices are modern wars confronting women and children. “Nanahemaa, beyond being a unifier, […]
The Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, has hosted a delegation of high-level female government officials at the Manhyia Palace. The meeting took place on September 14, 2026. The delegation, led by Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff, included Nana Yaa Jantuah, Presidential Aide; Rita Odeley Sowah, Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Hajia Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson; and Matilda Asare Asiedu, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana. Also present […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has returned to Ghana following a nearly two-week working visit to the United States of America. His Majesty’s aircraft landed at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi around 12:00 PM on September 3, 2026. He was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour by personnel from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and the Ghana Police Service. Accompanied by the Guard Commander, Asantehene inspected the […]
Kumasi paid its respects on Thursday afternoon as residents, students, and traders turned out in full force to accord a grand welcome to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, upon his return from a working visit to the United States of America. Students left their schools, traders stepped out of their shops, and residents emerged from their homes to line the principal streets as His Majesty’s convoy made its way toward the Manhyia Palace. Jubilant crowds waved Asanteman flags, giving […]
The Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, has hosted a traditional welcome reception for the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following his return from a trip abroad. He was in the United States of America for a lecture at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the Akwasidae festival, the Millennium Excellence Awards and other high-level engagements. On his return on September 3, 2026, the Asantehene called on the Asantehemaa at her residence inside the Manhyia Palace, where she […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed deep delight over the active cultural transmission among diaspora youth in the United States of America. His Majesty made the observation during his recent official visit to the country, where he addressed attendees at a historic Akwasidae festival celebrated in America on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Observing the prominent involvement of young people in the traditional proceedings, he noted that witnessing the youth embrace their roots brings immense […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has revealed the inspiration behind his landmark scholarship scheme, one of the signature initiatives for which his foundation is recognised globally. Addressing attendees at the Akwasidae celebration in the United States of America on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Asantehene recalled that improving educational opportunities was the first priority that demanded his attention upon ascending the throne. At the time, he noted, a pervasive negative perception existed across the country […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reaffirmed that his ascension to the Golden Stool was neither by personal ambition nor individual power, but by divine selection through his late mother, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Speaking at the Akwasidae Festival celebration in the United States of America on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the King reflected on his 27-year reign, detailing the vision, moral commitment, and developmental milestones that have defined his leadership across […]