Festivals

Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie Day 1: Who Can File Past the Late Queen Today?
September 15, 2025

Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie Day 1: Who Can File Past the Late Queen Today?

As the way has been cleared with the needed rites, selected dignitaries and the general public will have the opportunity to file past the[...]

Manhyia Palace Marks Seventh Awukudae Solemnly
September 10, 2025

Manhyia Palace Marks Seventh Awukudae Solemnly

The Manhyia Palace has solemnly observed the seventh Awukudae Festival today. The event was sombre as the Kingdom mourns the passing of its Queen,[...]

Asante Kingdom Marks Sixth Akwasidae In Black and Brown, Without Ornaments
August 17, 2025

Asante Kingdom Marks Sixth Akwasidae In Black and Brown, Without Ornaments

The sixth Akwasidae festival across Asanteman was marked without colours or jewellery. This Akwasidae is referred to as “Akwasidae Tuntum” or “Kuntunkuni Dae”. Particularly[...]

Asantehene Issues an Ultimatum For Bantamahene to Hand Over Stolen Tano Deity
March 14, 2025

Bawku Conflict: We’re Making Gradual Progress – Asantehene

The mediation process led by the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, regarding the dispute over Bawku town is progressing gradually.[...]

All Eyes on Manhyia as Akwasidae Preparations Take Shape
March 2, 2025

All Eyes on Manhyia as Akwasidae Preparations Take Shape

The rich culture and traditions of Asanteman come alive today, March 2, 2025, as the Manhyia Palace hosts the second Akwasidae Festival of the[...]