Akwasidae
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 […]
At the eighth Akwaside festival at the Manhyia Palace yesterday {November 26, 2023} was the former Deputy President of South Africa, Mr David Mabusa. The former leader was accompanied by the South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason. The pair made their way to the King and paid their homage to him as he sat in state at the Afia Kobi Park at the Manhyia Palace. The High Commissioner introduced the member of the ruling African […]
The last Akwasidae of the year 2023 had royals from two African kingdoms joining and catching sight of the rich culture and tradition of the Asante Kingdom. The Royals from Uganda and Morocco were led to the event which took place at the Afia Kobi Park at the Manhyia Palace by Lady Julia Osei Tutu, the wife of the King of the Asante Kingdom, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Queen Consort Sylvia Nagginda represented the Bugandan Royal Family in […]
The seventh Akwasidae of the year, celebrated on October 15, 2023, at the Manhyia Palace, drew attendees from around the world. People from within Ghana and abroad joined the occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in the quest to observe the revered day on the Asante traditional calendar. The festival witnessed the presence of a delegation from Tennessee in Memphis, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC), the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, Former […]
The winner of the 2023 edition of Ghana’s Strongest, Godfred Akolbila joined the occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in the celebration of Akwasidae at the seat of the Asantehene. The seven-time participant in the competition presented his Gold medal and winning belt to the King. This was on Sunday, September 3, 2023. In his address, he told the King he was a resident of the region and thereby saw the need to share his journey in […]
The rich and magnificent culture of the Asante Kingdom was on display last Sunday at the Manhyia Palace. It was another Akwasidae festival- the fifth of the year- where people from all walks of life and from across the world trooped in to have a glimpse of it and pay homage as well. Most of these guests like all chiefs present dressed traditionally but their display of the culture of the kingdom was nothing near His Majesty’s. The Monarch donned […]
The fourth Akwasidae of the year at the Manhyia Palace, as always, was marked by magnificence and the exhibition of the rich culture and tradition of the Asante Kingdom. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II sat in state to receive guests from across the country who came to pay homage on Sunday, June 11. Most of the guests were adorned in traditional outfits. Among the guests were Retired Chief Justice Mr. Anin-Yeboah, the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Millennium Excellence Foundation, and […]
The Manhyia Palace was awash with colours and rhythms as His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrated the third Akwasidae of the year, yesterday, April 30. The festival began with the Asantehene making a grand entrance in a palanquin adorned in a kente cloth with gold ornaments, accompanied by a retinue of chiefs and traditional drummers. The King’s arrival was met with cheers and excitement from the large crowd that had gathered to witness the festival. There was a vibrant atmosphere […]
It was a sight to behold at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asante Kingdom, when people from all walks of life Sunday, trooped to take part and catch a glimpse of the rich Asante culture. The revered Monarch, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was present to receive homage. At the Bogyawe grounds where the festival was held, royals, traditional rulers, government appointees, and citizens from across the country joined. Akwasidae is celebrated by Asantes on a Sunday once every […]
The Last Akwasidae of the year 2022 has been observed. The colourful event fell on December 25, which marked Christmas. According to the Chief of Kwabre Hemang, Nana Apau Ababio Wiafe Sawoansan, the last edition of the 2022 Akwasidae festival coincided with Christmas for the first time after 103 years. This fact, he said, made the festival a special one among all other Akwasidae festivals observed. “The last Akwasidae either falls in November or December but this one is special. […]
