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Nana Ogyeabour Adunan IV, Kuntanasemanhene and Nana Abora Sika III, represented Asanteman at the funeral of former Ivory Coast President and Bauole royal, Henri Konan Bedie.
Damirifa due Nana Bedie.
cc/📷: Manhyia Palace - Opemsuo Radio
VIDEO:
, a short reel.
-- Various publications.
"I am a servant of my people. I love and cherish them, but I believe in the dictates of Asante Custom" - Ɔtumfoɔ Osei Tutu II, Asantehene.
Ghana's third international airport in Ghana Ned after the 13th King of Asante, Ɔtumfoɔ Agyeman Prempeh I.
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is headed to the Manhyia Palace for the Silver Jubilee Akwasidae, Sunday May 12, 2024.
Ɔtumfoɔ Osei Tutu II, Asantehene is celebrating.25 years of Leadership locally and.globally through a series of lectures, symposiums, STEM Festivals, book launches, exhibitions, mini marathons and commemorations throughout 2024.
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley, departed his country yesterday evening for London en route to Ghana, where he has been invited to attend the celebration of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s 25th year of ascension to the Golden Stool and reign as the Asantehene.
In Honour of ƆTUMFOƆ 25th Anniversary
Dr. Kofi Ellison
ASANTE YƐ ƆMAN
I will explain HOW Asante was formed. And How Otumfoɔ Asantehene became a member of the Anglican Communion.
Be informed that prior to the founding/formation of Asanteman in 1701, each of the Akan States: Dankyira; Akyem Abuakwa; Kwaaman; Adansi; Aowin; Asumegya; Kwawu; Wassa; Mankessim; Agona Nyaakrom; Kumawu, Manpɔn, etc, were all under the rule and governance of one Akan Abusua or Clan.
Kwaaman (later Kumase) was ruled by the Oyoko Abusua of Kwaaman. Dankyira was Agona; Adansi was Ɛkoɔna; Manpon was Bretuo; Asumegya and Akwamu were Aduana; Akyem Abuakwa was Asona; Nsuta and Agona Nyaakrom were Ɔyoko Adakɔ, etc.
Other than being of the same Abusua, none of the Chiefs of the AKAN States cooperated to further strengthen their Abusua connections by forming a union of say AGONA Abusua State. Dankyira for example did not bring in another non-Agona Abusua State as a constituent and equal member of the existing State.
None had the foresight, strategy, the sagacity, and Wisdom to think along the lines that later gave birth to Asanteman.
None, until the enstoolment of Ɔsɛe Tutu Kofi as Chief of Kwaaman in about 1685. He began his rule by strengthening and expanding his own State of Kwaaman through military conquests, and new administrative reforms, and institutional changes, in close collaboration with his Chief Priest; Ɔkomfo Anokye. Though a vassal of Dankyira, Ɔsɛe Tutu rose in stature, and began to see himself as equal to Bo Amponsem, and Ntim Gyakari, rulers of Dankyira.
Dankyira people who ran afoul of Dankyira Rulers, actually fled to Kwaaman to seek refuge under Ɔsɛe Tutu. That tells a lot about the stature of Ɔsɛe Tutu vis-à-vis Dankyira.
None of the vassal States of Dankyira contemplated fighting for their independence as one unit. Adansi, Twifo, Wassa, Sahwi, Assin, Aowin, and the Coastal States from Odwaa (Oguaa), Adina to Nsemaa did not unite to rid themselves of Dankyira rule. None of the vassal Chiefs thought about uniting to form a stronger Nation to challenge Dankyira. Wassa for example, existed as Three separate microstates. They were content existing as separate contending States of Amanfi, Mpɔho, and Fiease (Fiase).
Ɔsɛe Tutu Kofi of Kwaaman changed all that. He and Obiri Komfoɔ Anɔkye changed the mindset of the Chiefs of Nine of the States which were vassals of Dankyira. He made them believe that they could defeat Dankyira by uniting into a single fighting force.
These were the Nine States and their Chiefs: Kwaaman-- ruled by Ɔsɛe Tutu; Manpon-- Boahen Anantuo; Offinso-- Wiafe Akenten; Kokofu-- Agyeman Ampronfi; Asubenagya (Asumenya)-- Oduro Onomaɔpae (Onumapau); Bɛkwae-- Kofi Egu Ayɛboafo; Kumawu-- Tweneboa Kodua; Dwaben--- Adaakwaa Yiadom, Nsuta-- Oduro Panin.
The upshot was the defeat and subjugation of Dankyira at Feyiase in 1701.
Following the victory the Nine Chiefs with Ɔsofo Anokye as their Spiritual Leader, did not disband. Rather, they transformed the Confederacy, or the Military Coaltion of the Nine States that defeated Dankyira and its allies, into a new potent Political Union.... The Asanteman, the Federation of Asante States, the United States of Asante.
The birth of the Asante Nation in 1701, was underpinned with the SIKA DWA; and solidified by the new office called OTUMFOƆ ASANTEHENE. An unwritten Constitution of our Amanneyɔɔ (Amaneɛ) and Amanmra (Amanmerɛ), ensured a welcoming embrace of
non-Asantefoɔ. Other institutional reforms guaranteed Law, Order, and Accountability. Thus ensuring safety and a sense of belonging in the new Nation.
The ODWIRA Afahyɛ, observance of the Wukuada and the Kwasiada ADAEƐ, all helped to infuse and rekindle Asante Nationalism, Asante Pride, and Asante Strength and Unity. Asante grew stronger, and expanded to greater lengths.
The thirteenth Asantehene, Nana Agyeman Prempeh I, was deposed in a British Army coup d'etat, led by Brigadier General Robert Baden Powell, Captain Stewart, and troops shipped from England, supported by Gold Coast Colony Ethnic fighters; and Hausa and Yoruba fighters brought in from Nigeria.
Nana Prempeh spent 28 years 1896-1924 in exile, 24 of those years were spent in the Seychelles. In 1905, he joined the Anglican Church, as a strategy to placate the British. That is how Asanteman officially embraced the Anglican Communion. The Anglican Church is the National Church or Bosom of England, and the Monarchs of England.
This is why Otumfoɔ Ɔsɛe Tutu, like Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, Opoku Ware II, were also baptized into the Anglican Communion. The Anglican Church is the national Christian Church of Asanteman.
We still rever our own gallant Asante Ancestors (Nsaman Pa). We still worship our Asanteman Onyamekropɔn; through all our traditional intermediaries of our Onyame. We bow and rever them at ADAE.
And we have no problems bowing or kneeling at the Christian Pulpit in respect of the Christian God. We do that everyday for our own Asante Onyamekropɔn, and Our Ɔsɛe Tutu Nyamekɛseɛ.
The nature of the formation of Asante in 1701 explains how ALL are welcome into the Asante tapestry.
Far away in the British Colony of America, Seventy three years after the formation of the ASANTEMAN; other liberators formed a Coalition--- The Continental Congress in 1774, led by George Washington to fight to liberate their 13 States from the rule of King George III, of England. They succeeded. They also formed a Federation called UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with George Washington as President (Asantehene); they established Washington D.C. as the new Capital (Kumase); Congress (Asanteman Nhyiamu), and on, and on.
Our Ancestors actually sat down, and formed a Unified Nation. It had never been done. And, Nananom gave us a common Abusua Origin..... Asantemanso. And a new totemic animal KƆTƆKƆ for the new Asanteman Abusua, just as every Akan Abusua has a Totem.
Yɛn Ne Asantefoɔ. Asante yɛ Abusua. Asante yɛ Ɔdɔ.
ASANTE YƐ ƆMAN
VIDEO: Watch and Learn about Queen Nanny of the Maroons of Jamaica, an Asante woman who organized slaves to break free from bo***ge in the carribean Island.
This is his the BBC News captured the reopening of the Manhyia Palace Museum and the commemoration of the return of looted Asante artefacts. ...............
Asante gold artefacts: Ghana rejoices as 'crown jewels' looted by British put on display https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68925059
Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.
SAVE THE DATE: Feast Ghana in Asanteman.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Arts in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Asanteman Queen Mothers Association, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the Public Services Workers Union (PSW) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), proudly announce the inaugural edition of Feast Ghana.
This special edition is scheduled to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's reign as Asantehene.
Otumfuo Festival
Dwabenhene Nana Otuo Sereboɔ II (Chairman of the Council of State, Ghana) officially launches the Otumfuo STEM Festival at Manhyia, Kumase.
https://youtu.be/dRzV4ztCAN8?si=RG3VDwI5EbMYMsMB
Former President Kufuor details out how Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene provided support for Ghana.
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/How-Asantehene-single-handedly-rescued-Ghana-from-HIPC-Former-President-Kufuor-1926675
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has opened up about how the Ashantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, single-handedly saved Ghana from any economic catastrophe, during his tenure as president.
PICTURES: Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall, Manhyia Palace Enclave.
Details:
*main hall- 2000 seats.
*VIP room for Otumfuo- 70 seats.
* Lobby- 400 capacity standing room.
* 5 star kitchen.
* Lounge/cocktail bar-100 seat capacity.
*Car park capacity- 150 cars
VIDEO: Newly commissioned Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall.
Breathtaking Views!
Details:
*main hall- 2000 seats.
*VIP room for Otumfuo- 70 seats.
* Lobby- 400 capacity standing room.
* 5 star kitchen.
* Lounge/cocktail bar-100 seat capacity.
*Car park capacity- 150 cars
The royal family of the largest “kingdom” of the Ivory Coast, the Baoule Kingdom, was at Manhyia to officially inform the Asantehene of the passing of the former President of Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bedie, who was a Baoule royal and chieftain. The late Konan Bedie once led a Baoule delegation to pay homage to the Asantehene on an Akwasidae on 8th April, 2018.
As indicated by the woman in the video, the Baoules are Asantes who trace their roots from Nsuta. They are of the Adako/Oyoko clan of Asante. The Baoules have produced two Presidents for the Ivory Coast, which include the first President, Felix Houphouët-Boigny, whom the late Konan Bedie succeeded. The Baoules have kept ties with their Asante roots till this day. Even during the Ivorian crisis, some of the Baoule royals sought refuge at Nsuta in Asante. May the soul of the late HE Konan Bedie rest in peace 🙏🏼
~ Frefre ~
Ɔtumfoɔ's 25th Anniversary..
There is going to be an exhibition : the first major one since the establishment of the Manhyia Palace Museum. This exhibition dubbed "Homecoming-Adversity and Recovery" will be opened by the Asantehene on May 2 2024 at the forecourt of the Museum. It will have the recently returned objects.
There will also be the launch of two books on Museum in Asante.
This is not a public event and hence, attendance is strictly by invitation.
Ɔtumfoɔ will give a major lecture at the British Museum in July.
Beyond The Return
✍️🏿 Author: Kwabena Nsafoah
Asanteman Social Media Group, a pressure group that advances the interest of Asanteman has declared its total back for Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential aspirant of the New...
Yɛ ma Nanahemaa Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, Manso Nkwanta Hemaa (Queen) awoda pa!
The Bards (Kwadwomfoɔ) of the Asante Dwaben recounting history, heroics, motivation and advice to avoid past mistakes .
Kwadwomfoɔ play an important role as a store of history and cultural knowledge through their recounts at sittings of court and durbars.
The Bards of Dwaben are seen in video at their best in service to the Oman (state -- Dwaben).
~ Amankwaatia Samfoɔ
The frontage of the new Manhyia Auditorium is designed with a 3D mural of the Sika Dwa Kofi (Gold Stool of Asante) reflecting the deep seated cultural significance of Asanteman.
The yet to be opened multipurpose auditorium will serve conferencing, meetings, cultural events and tourism purposes.
President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Quattara visits Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene to thank him for his contribution to restoration of peace in the neighbouring country with similar ties to Ghana.
President Ouattara was in Ghana to attend the country's 67th Independence Anniversary.
OTUMFUO HIAHENE DISCUSSES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH DEAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES OFFICE, KNUST
The Otumfuo Hiahene, Nana Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, who is also the Board Chair of the Osei Tutu Foundation, met with the Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO), Professor Daniel Y.A. Duah on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the IPO, KNUST.
Nana Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II holds the esteemed positions of President and Founder of the Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), an Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and Chief of the Scoliosis Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
The meeting was centered on the collaboration between University of Memphis, USA and Ghana Scholarship Secretariat for Ghanaian students. The collaboration aims to establish two distinct scholarship programmes for Ghanaian students to pursue studies at the University of Memphis, USA, one for doctoral students in honor of His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, dubbed the Kings Scholarship; and one for undergraduate and graduate level students, dubbed the Secretariat Scholarship. Oheneba Hiahene called for the IPO to facilitate the scholarship process.
The Otumfuo Hiahene stated that as part of the MOU, the University of Memphis will provide tuition waivers to scholarship recipients whilst the Scholarship Secretariat will provide stipends to cover living expenses and research support for needed doctoral studies. He also emphasised that scholarships will be provided for annual enrollment in STEM fields for both master's and doctoral programmes and that the scholarship application portal for 2024 opens in March.
The Otumfuo Hiahene also highlighted the Suriname scholarship scheme that offers full tuition for graduates from Suriname to study at KNUST. He expressed optimism to reinitiate this collaboration on behalf of the Chancellor.
Prof. Duah expressed his delight in great working partnership and anticipated a fruitful working relationship for the betterment of the University community. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect with other institutions of higher learning across the world.
Also present at the meeting were Mrs. Akosua Boadiwaah Adu-Gyamfi, the Administrator of Osei Tutu II Foundation and Ms. Michelle Nana Achiaa Bandoh, the Hospitality Operations Officer at the IPO.
Source: International Programmes Office, KNUST.
OTUMFUO HIAHENE DISCUSSES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH DEAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES OFFICE, KNUST
The Otumfuo Hiahene, Nana Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, who is also the Board Chair of the Osei Tutu Foundation, met with the Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO), Professor Daniel Y.A. Duah on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the IPO, KNUST.
Nana Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II holds the esteemed positions of President and Founder of the Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), an Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and Chief of the Scoliosis Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
The meeting was centered on the collaboration between University of Memphis, USA and Ghana Scholarship Secretariat for Ghanaian students. The collaboration aims to establish two distinct scholarship programmes for Ghanaian students to pursue studies at the University of Memphis, USA, one for doctoral students in honor of His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, dubbed the Kings Scholarship; and one for undergraduate and graduate level students, dubbed the Secretariat Scholarship. Oheneba Hiahene called for the IPO to facilitate the scholarship process.
The Otumfuo Hiahene stated that as part of the MOU, the University of Memphis will provide tuition waivers to scholarship recipients whilst the Scholarship Secretariat will provide stipends to cover living expenses and research support for needed doctoral studies. He also emphasised that scholarships will be provided for annual enrollment in STEM fields for both master's and doctoral programmes and that the scholarship application portal for 2024 opens in March.
The Otumfuo Hiahene also highlighted the Suriname scholarship scheme that offers full tuition for graduates from Suriname to study at KNUST. He expressed optimism to reinitiate this collaboration on behalf of the Chancellor.
Prof. Duah expressed his delight in great working partnership and anticipated a fruitful working relationship for the betterment of the University community. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect with other institutions of higher learning across the world.
Also present at the meeting were Mrs. Akosua Boadiwaah Adu-Gyamfi, the Administrator of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation and Ms. Michelle Nana Achiaa Bandoh, the Hospitality and Operations Officer at the IPO.
Source: International Programmes Office, KNUST.
Series.
How well do you know Kumasi?
The ancient city was burnt during the Sir Garnet Wolseley led Sagrenti War of 1874 occasioning the need for rebuilding which will start after the civil war of 1884-1888 and the subsequent exile of King Prempe I (Kwaku Dua Asamu) to the Seychelles.
In the rebuilding efforts, Ashanti New Town (Ashtown) emerged as the model for rebuilding Asanteman.
Take a sneak peak at the aerial view of the iconic Ashtown and Manhyia Palace enclave.
https://youtu.be/nZOnpHN-kmQ?si=t7O9vwCd_tdTp45j
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VIDEO: Newly commissioned Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall. Breathtaking Views! .Details: *main hall- 2000 seats. *VIP room for Otumfuo- 70 seats. * Lobby- 400 capacity standing room. * 5 star kitchen. * Lounge/cocktail bar-100 seat capacity. *Car park capacity- 150 cars #AsabtemanWeb #OtumfuoJubileeHall #Asanteman #Asante #ManhyiaPalace #AsanteDiplomacy
The royal family of the largest “kingdom” of the Ivory Coast, the Baoule Kingdom, was at Manhyia to officially inform the Asantehene of the passing of the former President of Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bedie, who was a Baoule royal and chieftain. The late Konan Bedie once led a Baoule delegation to pay homage to the Asantehene on an Akwasidae on 8th April, 2018. As indicated by the woman in the video, the Baoules are Asantes who trace their roots from Nsuta. They are of the Adako/Oyoko clan of Asante. The Baoules have produced two Presidents for the Ivory Coast, which include the first President, Felix Houphouët-Boigny, whom the late Konan Bedie succeeded. The Baoules have kept ties with their Asante roots till this day. Even during the Ivorian crisis, some of the Baoule royals sought refuge at Nsuta in Asante. May the soul of the late HE Konan Bedie rest in peace 🙏🏼 ~ Frefre ~ #Baoule #CIV #YAMOUSSOUKRO #Asante #Asanteman #AsanteHistory #AsanteDiplomacy
The Bards (Kwadwomfoɔ) of the Asante Dwaben recounting history, heroics, motivation and advice to avoid past mistakes . Kwadwomfoɔ play an important role as a store of history and cultural knowledge through their recounts at sittings of court and durbars. The Bards of Dwaben are seen in video at their best in service to the Oman (state -- Dwaben). ~ Amankwaatia Samfoɔ #asantemanweb #Kwadwom #asanteheneat25 #Dwaben #beyondthereturn #Asante
Afe No Ni! Chairman of the Board of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, Nana Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II delivers New Year Message highlighting Foundation impact in Asanteman and Ghana over the years, and plans to do more in 2024. #AsantemanWeb #OtumfuoFoundation #Asanteman #nonprofit #Ghana #Africa #Health #Education #Entrepreneurship #Innovation National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme-NEIP Ministry of Health (Ghana) Ministry of Education, Ghana
December in Kumasi....... #VisitAsanteman #VisitKumase #AsantemanWeb #BeyondTheReturn #YearOfReturn
Support #HealKomfoAnokye Project as Ɔtumfoɔ Osei Tutu II, Asantehene leads effort to raise US$10m to renovate the historic hospital that serves the middle and northern belts of Ghana and the Sahel. #Aaantehene #KomfoAnokyeHospital #Asante #ManhyiaPalace #VisitAsanteman #AsantemanWeb
VIDEO: Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III greets AsanteHene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace where a ThanksGiving Durbar was held marking the start of 5th Anniversary celebrations for the Asante Matriach. #AsantemanWeb
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