Otumfuo 25th Anniversary
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At the 25th Enstoolment Anniversary after-party at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his guests were treated to some entertaining performances from renowned artistes in the country. The irresistible performances of the Manhyia Palace Band, Ben Brako, Daughters of Glorious Jesus and Akwaboah dragged the traditional authorities and the guests off their seats to the core front to showcase their dance moves. The guests also feasted on some local delicacies […]
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At the 25th Enstoolment Anniversary after-party at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his guests were treated to some entertaining performances from renowned artistes in the country. The irresistible performances of the Manhyia Palace Band, Ben Brako, Daughters of Glorious Jesus and Akwaboah dragged the traditional authorities and the guests off their seats to the core front to showcase their dance moves. The guests also feasted on some local delicacies […]
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has magnified God for the impact and influence his reign has had on Asanteman, Ghana and the world in past 25 years. Speaking at his non-denominational Thanksgiving Service on April 26, 2024 at the Manhyia Palace, he stated, “To God be the glory.” “How do I express my appreciation to God? I am not here in my own capacity. I give him all the credit and praise. He ordained the Golden Stool and chose me […]
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The Manhyia Palace was a place of worship on Friday morning as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II met with various denominational churches and Asanteman to praise and honour God for seeing him through 25 years as the King of the Asante Kingdom. The event held at the Dwabrem grounds of the Palace witnessed offerings of prayers, worship, praises, a sermon, musical performances by renowned gospel artistes and a speech by the King. The wife of the King, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, […]
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On this day, as the world celebrates the King of the Asante Kingdom on his outstanding achievements and success, there is the need to recognize one person he calls an “extraordinary pillar” in the discharge of his duties- Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu. The honourable woman has proven and made true the saying that “behind every successful man, there is a woman”. She also perfectly fits the biblical definition of a virtuous woman as stipulated in Proverbs 31:10-12 […]
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has a deep-seated affection for Golf; a club-and-ball sport popular among the influential and advanced countries. It is unknown when His Majesty started developing an affection for the sport, but he has described it as a source of strength, energy and respire from his busy daily schedule. He once commented that it is an opportunity for him to sneak out of the Palace. “The reason why I enjoy golf is that, that is the only […]
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His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has demonstrated genuine and intense passion towards six areas in the past 25 years of his reign over the Asante Kingdom. They include stool reclamation, fight against illegal mining, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), preservation of culture and tradition, education, and peace. Restoring Heirs To Sold Out Chieftaincy StoolsSince ascending the venerable Golden Stool, Otumfuo set out to restore traditional stool to their rightful heirs across Asanteman, ending years of protracted chieftaincy […]
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Today marks exactly 25 years since Nana Barima Kwaku Duah ascended the Golden Stool as the 16th Monarch of the Asante Kingdom and was bestowed with the name Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He succeeded Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, who passed away at the age of 79 in February 1999 after reigning for 29 years. Otumfuo was enstooled on April 26, 1999. Swearing InClad in black cloth on the fateful day, traditional rulers crowded the Manhyia Palace to administer his swearing-in. […]
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The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. In his speech at the “Ahoho Da” at the Manhyia palace on April 24, 2024, he characterized His Majesty as an amazing Monarch. “On behalf of my people and all the ethnic groups present, I say happy anniversary. May the Lord and our ancestors shower love, wisdom and warmth upon you on this […]
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As part of his Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II hosted 43 ethnic groups domiciled on his land at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. It was an opportunity for the various groups to exhibit their tradition and culture before the King as well as pay homage to him on the “Ahoho Da”. It was also an affirmation of the bond and friendship between Asanteman and these groups. Present at the event were dignitaries […]