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Asante Kingdom

Also known as: Asanteman

Asante Kingdom — traditional kingdom in Ghana led by the Asantehene, pursuing international heritage partnerships and restitution of looted artefacts.

2026-04-252026-07-08
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  1. April 2026

  2. The 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 enstoolment

  3. Daily 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 Stool
Culture

Nana Ama Bonsu enstooled as 15th Asantehemaa, assumes name Nana Yaa Akyaa II

The News

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.

Why it matters

Enstoolment of 15th Asantehemaa marks significant cultural milestone and constitutional succession event in Ghana's largest kingdom.

7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Nana Ama Bonsu enstooled as 15th Asantehemaa, assumes name Nana Yaa Akyaa II

    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 →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Gonja king seeks deeper ties with Asante Kingdom for peace, development

    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 →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Indigenous knowledge integrated into Ghana wildlife education reform

    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 →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Access Bank management introduces new MD to Otumfuo

    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 →

Monday 18 May

  1. Manhyia Palace Museum announces international restitution and heritage partnerships

    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 →

Friday 15 May

  1. Asantehene urges business leaders on integrity and moral leadership

    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 →

Thursday 14 May

  1. SHC MD calls for private sector collaboration on housing deficit

    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 →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Asantehene insists House of Chiefs cannot install chiefs

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Asantehene marks 76th birthday with spiritual rites, public event later

    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 →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Warri Queen praises Asantehene at 27th anniversary celebration

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Asantehene honours national leaders on 27th enstoolment anniversary

    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 →

Saturday 25 April

  1. 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 →

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