Also known as: Asanteman
Asante Kingdom — a traditional state in Ghana with a Asantehene as head ruler and Asantehemaa as highest-ranking woman, actively engaged in cultural preservation and national peacebuilding initiatives.
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Joy Online
… His birthday is a day set aside for spiritual cleansing and the consecration of souls within Asanteman. …
Asantehene @ 76: How Otumfuo celebrates his birthdayDaily Guide
… Present at the anniversary ceremony together with His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse lIl, the queen expressed admiration towards Otumfuo, applauding him for upholding the rich culture of Asanteman. …
Warri Queen Eulogises Otumfuo’s LeadershipThe Chronicle
… The occasion was The World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held in recognition of His Royal Majesty OpemsuoOsei Tutu II, the Overlord of the Asante Kingdom as a “Pillar of Peace”. …
Otumfuo honours national leaders to mark 27th anniversary of enstoolmentDaily Guide
Otumfuo OSei Tutu II HIS ROYAL Majesty, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will be exactly 27 years on the sacred Golden Stool of the Asante kingdom on Sunday, April 26, 2026. …
Otumfuo Clocks 27 Years On Golden StoolResidents 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 →
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 →
A veteran Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly City Guard, Nana Kojo Poku Ware (nicknamed "IGP"), has been enstooled as the Adum Hene Kyeame at a ceremony held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Adum Stool House. The installation was attended by traditional authorities, KMA officials, traders, and community members, with the KMA Operations Commander representing the Mayor of Kumasi.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nana Ama Bonsu has been enstooled as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom and assumed the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II on July 6, 2026, succeeding the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III. As Queen Mother, the highest-ranking woman in Asanteman, she will serve as an adviser to the Asantehene and has constitutional responsibility for nominating a successor to the Golden Stool when the office becomes vacant.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Yagbonwura of the Gonja Kingdom has called for stronger collaboration with the Asante Kingdom, saying their ancient relationship should be deepened to promote peace, preserve culture, and improve community welfare. He also urged traditional leaders across Ghana to demonstrate the relevance of the chieftaincy institution.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Dickson Adom is leading an initiative to transform wildlife conservation education in Ghana's basic schools by developing an indigenous knowledge-inspired pedagogical model, addressing concerns that wildlife education has been overly dependent on Western scientific perspectives and overlooking local ecosystems and cultural heritage.
23 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank Ghana's management visited Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to introduce its Managing Director, Pearl Nkrumah, to the Asantehene. The bank plans to expand in Kumasi and invest in infrastructure, education, agriculture and industry to support development in the region.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Manhyia Palace Museum has launched international partnerships with museums and cultural agencies across Africa and Europe to preserve Asante history. The museum is pursuing restitution of looted Asante artefacts from institutions including the Wallace Collection, with an exhibition "Encountering Gold – Asante and the Wallace Collection" scheduled to open in London in 2027, and the first batch of artefacts expected to return to Ghana next year.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
At the Ghana Business Leaders Conclave held at UPSA on Friday, May 15, the Asantehene stressed that sustainable business success requires integrity, fairness, and ethical leadership at the centre of corporate governance. Drawing on his experience resolving disputes within the Asante Kingdom and extending that to national peace-building, he told participants that every conflict has a solution if men apply reason, fairness, patience, perseverance, and respect for truth and honour.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of the State Housing Company has called for private sector support to help tackle Ghana's estimated housing deficit of 1.8 million units, saying collaboration would reduce construction costs and improve affordability. The company plans to complete about 300 housing units in Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi before year-end and is undertaking urban redevelopment projects in Kaneshie, Adenta, Effiakuma and Kanda.
14 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated that the National House of Chiefs has no authority to install chiefs, with such powers belonging exclusively to traditional councils. He cautioned against politicising chieftaincy elections and called on Parliament to clarify the specific roles of various Houses of Chiefs in matters of enstoolment and recognition.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II turned 76 on May 6, 2026, observing the day with traditional soul consecration at Manhyia Palace rather than public celebration. A public event to mark the milestone has been scheduled for May 10, 2026.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queen of Warri Kingdom, Ivie Atuwatse III, attended the 27th Coronation Anniversary of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace, where she praised his leadership and cultural preservation. Ogiame Atuwatse III also received the Pillar of Peace Award for his commitment to unity and cultural preservation.
29 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →