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LBO Featherweight Champion, Stanley Nyantakyi, proudly presented his title to the Monarch, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during the second Akwasidae festival of the year on February 18, 2024. Known as the Asante Warrior, Nyantakyi maintained his unbeaten record as he knocked out Komlangan Hounkpatin of Togo in his first international fight in Accra to win the LBO Featherweight title on February 3, 2024. Accompanied by his management team, Osibo Boxing Management and Promotion, Nyantakyi sought permission to incorporate the return […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in accordance with the Asante calendar, held a mini durbar to mark the second Akwasidae festival of the year 2024. The event held at the Manhyia Palace had in attendance Asanteman and guests from across the country and beyond on February 18. Among them were the Ashanti Regional Security Council, led by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon Simon Osei Mensah; Opportunity International Savings and Loans Limited, led by its Chief […]
The donation by the Nkosuo Division of the Kumasi Traditional Council was presented by Nana Osei Kwame Kyeretwie, the head of the Division. The post Asantehene’s Anniversary: Nkosuofekuo Donates Motorbikes appeared first on Opemsuo 104.7.
The overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari II has expressed his profound gratitude and admiration for the King of the Asante Kingdom, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over his ability to amicably resolve the protracted conflict between the Adanis and Abudus, two ruling families in the Kingdom. The message delivered on his behalf by a delegation from the Gbewa Palace factored in the steadfast attitude the King portrayed in getting the issue closed to make way for the enskinment of […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has plans to visit the Dagbon Kingdom in the Northern Region to experience the peace and tranquillity prevailing there. He made this known to a delegation from the Gbewa Palace of Yaa-Naa Abukari II, the overlord of Dagbon, during a courtesy call on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. However, His Majesty did not provide much detail about the timeline for the visit but he hinted that it will take place after […]
The Sagrenti War Anniversary celebration has concluded, but more anniversaries lie in wait on the calendar of Asanteman. The Sagrenti War anniversary was the first of three auspicious anniversaries scheduled for this year by Asanteman, led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. Two events characterized the 150th Anniversary of the Sagrenti War, which saw some treasures stolen from the Palace of the then Asantehene Kofi Karikari, with Kumasi burnt down to ashes by British soldiers. The first was a Symposium […]
There is an adage that “black is not just beautiful; it’s magical,” and that proved true when Asanteman convened at the Manhyia Palace in black attire to observe the culmination of the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War. Though the event portrayed the solemnity of Asanteman over a past happening which saw Kumasi smouldering and reduced to ashes with over 4,000 soldiers killed, the beauty of the spectacle could not be ignored. People from all walks of life were at […]
Stolen Asante artefacts from two museums in the United Kingdom (UK) are expected to be flown into Ghana and finally to Asanteman three months from now. This was revealed by Mr Ivor Agyeman-Duah, one of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s technical advisors leading negotiations for the return of artefacts stolen by the British during the Sagrenti War of 1874. He was speaking at the Kuntunkuni Durbar held in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War, which left the entire […]
The appearance of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, took a different twist during the Kuntunkuni Durbar at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Unlike other events when the King is bedecked in gold ornaments, yesterday’s appearance had a unique twist. Though eye-catching and breathtaking, the entire garb with which Otumfuo attended the durbar was symbolic, conveying the mood of the King and Asanteman to the world. On his head was the tiger-skin headgear, […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has encouraged the youth in his Kingdom to preserve their strength and channel them into acts that will aid the betterment and development of Asanteman by quitting drug abuse. According to him, the steps of Asantes’ predecessors who fought to ensure Asante lives on must be emulated and followed by the current generation. “Stop drugs and use your strength for a better course. That was not how Asanteman was built. Our predecessors did it and […]
