Akwasidae
The curtain has been drawn on the eventful and memorable 25th Enstoolment Anniversary celebration of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The weeks-long anniversary celebration was intelligently devised by the Planning Committee headed by Juabenhene Nana Otuo Sereboe II, to give all persons the chance to celebrate with His Majesty without recourse to social status. Churches, different ethnic groups, students, businessmen and many others were given their turns with Otumfuo. The whole celebration was climaxed on Sunday, May 12 2024 with […]
The air in Kumasi, Ghana’s cultural capital, is thick with anticipation and reverence today as the city not only celebrates the revered Akwasidae festival but also marks the grand culmination of the 25th enstoolment anniversary of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. Combining centuries-old traditions with modern-day pomp and ceremony, Manhyia Palace is alive with the sounds of drumming, singing, and jubilation as thousands gather to pay homage to their beloved monarch. Dressed in their finest traditional attire […]
The family of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II graced the third Akwasidae festival of the year at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on March 31, 2024. Otumfuo while delivering his well wishes to the traditional authorities at the Asanteman Council meeting on March 28 characterized this edition of Akwasidae as special, noting that it coincides with Easter Sunday. Led by Lady Julia, five of the King’s children lined up to pay homage to their father as he sat in state […]
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 world witnessed Asanteman’s grand celebration of the year’s premier Akwasidae festival at the Manhyia Palace on January 7, 2024. The event attracted celebrants from across the country and beyond the shores of Ghana to the Palace. Among the guests were the Ashanti Regional Minister Hon Simon Osei Mensah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, the Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and […]
The Manhyia Palace was the right place to be on Sunday as Asanteman held the highly revered Akwasidae festival. It was the first of eight Akwasidae festivals this year and attracted multitudes from across the country and beyond to the Palace to celebrate with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The event saw cultural and traditional displays as usual as the King took his seat among the traditional rulers and royals to receive his guests on January 7, 2024. Among the […]
The last Akwasidae of 2023 has been seen off memorably by the occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Festival fell on the 26th day of November 2023 and the event was held grandly at the Afia Kobi Park at the Manhyia Palace. Ornamentally and symbolically dressed, His Majesty took his seat in state at noon after rituals were undertaken to pave the way for the celebration earlier in the day. Traditional rulers in the Kingdom, dancers, […]
AngloGold Ashanti has contributed an unspecified amount of money towards the last Akwasidae of the year. The amount was presented in cash to the linguists of the King during the last Akwasidae of the year 2023 on November 26. This is in appreciation of Otumfuo’s unflinching support towards the revival of the mining company through its torrid moments some time ago, the Senior Manager for Community Relations, Mr Emmanuel Baidoo indicated. Addressing Asanteman at the event which was held at […]
AngloGold Ashanti has contributed an unspecified amount of money towards the last Akwasidae of the year. The amount was presented in cash to the linguists of the King during the last Akwasidae of the year 2023 on November 26. This is in appreciation of Otumfuo’s unflinching support towards the revival of the mining company through its torrid moments some time ago, the Senior Manager for Community Relations, Mr Emmanuel Baidoo indicated. Addressing Asanteman at the event which was held at […]
