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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 […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has issued a cautionary statement against politicians and anyone secretly fashioning foul plots against Asantes in Ghana. Addressing guests at the Kuntunkuni Durbar at the Manhyia Palace on February 8, 2024, Otumfuo reminded them that Asanteman was an independent state before the formation of Ghana. He also emphasized that Asanteman is indestructible, evidence of which resides in the story of the Sagrenti war of 1874. Otumfuo noted that the Golden […]
The gallery in Fowler Museum which housed seven pieces of Asante artefacts that were stolen during the Sagrenti War of 1874 will not remain vacant. The gallery will be filled with replicas of the crafts made by Asanteman as an appreciative gesture for their willingness and soft stance to give the treasures the opportunity to see home once more and permanently. The Director of the Museum, Dr Silvia Forni, made this known as she expressed her gratitude to the Kingdom […]
The Fowler Museum has presented seven artefacts, among stolen treasures some 150 years ago, to their true owner, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The items including a royal stool belonging to Asantehene Kofi Karikari, the 10th Asantehene, were formally presented before Otumfuo and Asanteman during the Kuntunkuni Durbar on February 8, 2024, which marks the commemoration of the Sagrenti War of 1874. They were presented by leadership of the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles including Dr Silvia Forni, the Director of […]
The Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Hemaa Konadu Yiadom III, has graced the Sagrenti War commemoration durbar ongoing at the Manhyia Palace. The 90-year-old’s majestic arrival caught the eyes, traditionally coded in elegance and customs, riding on a palanquin. With some solemn traditional royal dance displays, the Queen made her way to pay homage to her younger brother, the King, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Also gracing the event is the wife of the Monarch of the Asante […]
The Manhyia Palace is hosting a durbar as part of events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War between the Asantes and British colonial leaders. Named after the traditional mourning cloths of the Asantes, Kuntunkuni, the durbar will be used to mourn the over 4,000 Asante soldiers who perished in the war as well as the ravages the war had on the entire city of Kumasi. Asanteman will thus mull over the impact of the war after more […]
