Akwasidae festival

Also known as: 6th Akwasidae Festival

2026-04-252026-09-14

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July 2026
6 JulThe Chronicle
His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, is expected to preside over a special Akwasidae Festival Celebration at Bowie State University, Maryland, in the United States of America on August 30, 2026. …
Otumfuo To Visit USA For Grand Akwasidae
2 JulThe Ghanaian Times
The Asante community in the United States, together with Ghanaians across North America, is honoured to announce the historic visit of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to the United States to preside over a special Akwasidae Festival Celebration at Bowie State Univer …
Asantehene , Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to Visit the United States for a Grand Akwasidae Celebration
April 2026
30 AprThe Chronicle
… He noted during the observation of Akwasidae, last Sunday, that drug abuse which normally acts as a catalyst for economic woes and creates a profound negative impact on the community has become rampant in the Dunkwa enclave. …
Dunkwahene warns youth against experimenting with drugs
25 AprDaily Guide
… Significantly, Otumfuo’s enstoolment date will coincide with an Akwasidae festival, which is held in Asanteman every six weeks to honour the ancestors and the Asantehene. …
Otumfuo Clocks 27 Years On Golden Stool

Culture

Ghana must invest infrastructure for global kente demand

The News

Amma Prempeh, a Ghanaian journalist and Kente Ambassador, has called for Ghana to move beyond celebrating kente's recent international visibility and invest in infrastructure to support growing demand. She argues that while high-profile events like an international wedding and a royal celebration in Washington have boosted kente's profile globally, the country's production capacity—particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region—may not be sufficient for large international orders.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Ghana must invest infrastructure for global kente demand
Amma Prempeh, a Ghanaian journalist and Kente Ambassador, has called for Ghana to move beyond celebrating kente's recent international visibility and invest in infrastructure to support growing demand. She argues that while high-profile events like an international wedding and a royal celebration in Washington have boosted kente's profile globally, the country's production capacity—particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region—may not be sufficient for large international orders.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Denkyira Queen mother demands police intervention in chieftaincy dispute
The Queen mother of Denkyira has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and called on the President to restore peace following unrest at Dunkwa last Sunday during Akwasidae celebrations. She accuses the police of taking sides in a chieftaincy dispute between the Denkyirahene and Dunkwahene and of blocking access to the Offin River for ritual purposes.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 3 September

Asantehemaa welcomes Otumfuo home after US engagements
The Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, welcomed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following his return from the United States, where he attended the 6th Akwasidae Festival at Bowie State University in Maryland that brought together traditional leaders, royals and members of the Ghanaian diaspora. Thousands of Kumasi residents lined principal streets dressed in traditional Asante colours to give the Asantehene a rousing welcome.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands welcome Asantehene back to Kumasi from USA visit
Residents of Kumasi lined the principal streets to give Otumfuo Osei Tutu II a rousing welcome following his return from the United States, where he attended high-profile engagements including the Akwasidae celebration. Security was deployed to manage traffic as crowds dressed in traditional Asante colours waved flags and cheered.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Maryland Governor joins Asantehene for Akwasidae celebration
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and his wife joined Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and members of the Ghanaian community in the United States for an Akwasidae celebration at Bowie State University. The event celebrated Asante cultural heritage with hundreds of Ghanaian community members from across the United States participating in traditional observances that honour ancestors, the Asantehene, and the Golden Stool.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 1 September

Denkyirahene hosts sixth Akwasidae, urges unity and peace
The Denkyirahene, Odeefo Boa Amponsem IV, hosted the sixth Akwasidae celebration at the Denkyira Traditional Council, calling on the people and chiefs to remain united and embrace peace to promote development and preserve Denkyira's cultural heritage. He urged youth to avoid actions threatening stability, encouraged leadership to resolve differences amicably, and appealed to the community to support initiatives in education, healthcare, sanitation, and agriculture.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

6th Akwasidae Festival in US celebrates Asante heritage
The 6th Akwasidae Festival was held on August 30 at Bowie State University in Maryland, bringing together traditional leaders, royals, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora to celebrate Asante heritage through traditional rites, drumming, dancing, and cultural performances.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Central Region Minister restricts Akwasidae celebrations in Denkyira
The Central Regional Minister has restricted Akwasidae celebrations to palace grounds only in the Denkyira Traditional Area and placed an immediate hold on sub-chief installations by either faction pending resolution of a dispute over traditional authority. Non-compliance with the directive will result in a ban and physical shutdown by state security.
31 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
REGSEC restricts Akwasidae celebrations to palace grounds
Ghana's Central Regional Security Council has restricted all Akwasidae celebrations in the Denkyira Traditional Area to palace premises and suspended all chieftaincy installations due to security concerns. The directive prohibits celebrations outside palace grounds and warns that violations will result in arrest and prosecution.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Otumfuo presents new Asantehemaa to Kumasi Traditional Council
The Asantehene has officially announced the selection of Nana Ama Bonsu as the new Asantehemaa, who assumes the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II, becoming the 15th Asantehemaa. Chiefs and queen mothers subsequently paid homage at the Asantehemaa's Palace.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

Asantehene to preside over Akwasidae festival in Maryland
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will lead a special Akwasidae Festival Celebration at Bowie State University, Maryland on August 30, 2026, accompanied by paramount chiefs and traditional leaders. The event, organised by the Asante community in the United States and Ghanaians across North America, is billed as the most significant gathering of Asante traditional leadership held in the United States.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 2 July

Asantehene to lead Akwasidae Festival at US university
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will visit the United States to preside over a special Akwasidae Festival celebration at Bowie State University, Maryland, accompanied by traditional leaders and members of the Asanteman Council. The event is expected to draw thousands of participants to celebrate Asante cultural heritage.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 April

Dunkwahene warns Dunkwa youth against drug use, exam malpractice
Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako II, the Dunkwahene, expressed concern about drug abuse including cannabis, cocaine, tramadol and alcohol among youth in the Dunkwa enclave, warning that it ruins lives. He also advised BECE candidates to study hard rather than rely on exam malpractices and called on the Roads Minister to prioritise the Dunkwa-Kumasi and Dunkwa-Ayanfuri roads.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 25 April

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marks 27 years
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene, will mark 27 years on the Golden Stool on April 26, 2026, with a grand durbar at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi coinciding with an Akwasidae festival. He was enstooled on April 26, 1999, succeeding his brother Otumfuo Opoku Ware II after a 29-year reign.
25 April 2026 · Daily Guide →