Tag Archives: Asantehene

To many Ghanaians, there is a rivalry between Ashantis and the people of the Northern Region, Dagombas, but history says otherwise. Though the relationship between Ashantis and Dagombas began through war, the two tribes became best of friends, according to Lawyer and Historian, Anokye Frimpong. In an interview on Max …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the revered king, and owner of Asante Kotoko, voiced his concern and disappointment with the current state of the club during an important meeting held on Friday at the Manhyia Palace. The meeting, attended by supporters and former players, aimed to address the club’s situation …

The Asantehene, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Friday, 9th June 2023 demonstrated his unwavering belief in government’s reforestation program by performing the official tree planting exercise for the third consecutive time. The Asantehene who is a Chief patron of the flagship Green Ghana project has consistently demonstrated …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has asked the British Museum to return gold items in its collection to Ghana. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II recently met the museum’s director Dr Hartwig Fischer for discussions. The museum’s collection includes works taken from the Asante palace in Kumasi during the war with …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II last Thursday held discussions with the leadership of The British Museum about regalia items taken from the Ashanti, particularly after the Battle of Amoaful or The Ashanti War of 1874 with the British. As part of his working visit to London, he also requested …

The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin project says illegal mining ( Galamsey) is a threat to the Gold Coin. Consequently, the Project is embarking on responsible gold mining initiative as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to protect the purity of the Gold Coin, and also ensure sanity in the artisanal …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is entreating the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put the interest of the nation above their partisanship when electing a flagbearer. He says the party should make a choice competent enough to serve as President.   NPP flagbearer aspirant, Francis Addai-Nimoh, in the company of …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the leadership of Vodafone Ghana to protect jobs as it transfers its shares to the new owners, Telecel Group. There are fears some workers of the company may lose their jobs following the transfer of 70% of Vodafone shares to Telecel …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ababio II, has made a historic visit to Anlo to consecrate an alliance established between Asantes and Anlos in 1869 by their forefathers. This was during the grand durbar of the 60th Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival held at the Avete School park at Anloga Saturday, November …

The Players and officials of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club on Monday paid a visit to the owner and life patron of the club, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace.   Kotoko won the league title for the 25th time when they drew 1-1 with Ashantigold …