Also known as: Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II · Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene · His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II · His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene · the Asantehene · His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · His Royal Majesty King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II — Asantehene who advocates for maternal healthcare, infrastructure investment, and cultural heritage preservation in Ghana.
… Soon after, His Royal Majesty King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, led a major Akwasidae celebration in Washington, D.C., providing another international platform for Asante culture and kente. …
… A special award, christened “the Kofi Badu Award”, in honour of the Chief of Staff of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has been instituted to honour veteran and retired journalists, and the ultimate award “Ashanti Region Journalist of the Year”. …
Thousands of residents have poured onto the principal streets of Kumasi in the Ashanti region to give the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, a rousing welcome following his return from the United States of America. …
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II with Nananom at Maryland The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, says the relegation of African culture to mere entertainment is a grave mistake that undermines development, governance and the future of society. …
The Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, and his wife joined the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and members of the Ghanaian community in the United States for an Akwasidae celebration held at Bowie State University in Maryland over the weekend. …
Denise Owusu-Ansah displaying Otumfuo’s multiple-view portrait painting A Ghanaian artist based in the United States, Denise Owusu-Ansah, popularly known as Paa Kwaku from Asante Bekwai, has honoured the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, with a remarkable multiple-view portrait p …
… The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who graced the summit, called on investors to recognise Africa’s vast potential while urging African leaders to strengthen governance systems and create an enabling environment for sustainable investment. …
… It will open on October 7 with the African Showcase, continue on October 8 with Creator’s Night, and climax on October 9 with King’s Night in honour of His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. …
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.
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.
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
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.
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.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, told Howard University students that relegating African culture to entertainment undermines development and governance. Culture encompasses language, morality, law, spirituality and political philosophy—not merely dance, food and ceremony—and defines how societies understand identity and life's key moments.
The 6th Akwasidae USA Festival was held at Bowie State University in Maryland, featuring the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, displays of Bonwire Kente, and performances blending Ghanaian and foreign music. The event drew royals, dignitaries, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora to celebrate Asante heritage and tradition.
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.
Denise Owusu-Ansah, a Ghanaian artist based in the United States, has presented a multiple-view portrait painting of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The artwork was unveiled in the United States and described as a creative tribute blending innovation with cultural reverence; the Asantehene's response was marked by multiple blessings.
President Mahama, speaking at the Africa Business Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to positioning itself as a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa, emphasizing the country's economic transformation agenda anchored on macroeconomic stability, productive capacity, and job creation.
The Hollywood and Africa Prestigious Awards will hold its 10th anniversary celebration from October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The event will include an African Showcase, Creator's Night, and King's Night, serving as a cultural and economic bridge to project Ghana's heritage globally.
The clearing of the 200-kilometre Accra-Kumasi expressway's right-of-way is nearly finished with less than 20 kilometres remaining, Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza announced. Once completed, actual construction works will commence immediately.
Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains before the Accra-Kumasi Expressway connects to Kumasi, with contractor Kofi Job Construction Limited back on site making progress toward completion.
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project before it reaches Kumasi and links with the Kumasi Ring Road. The flagship project aims to improve connectivity between Ghana's two largest cities and boost economic activity along the corridor.
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio has improved from 943 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 234 in 2023, but remains above the WHO benchmark of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. President Mahama's government has made reducing maternal mortality a national priority, viewing preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications as a critical health challenge.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has endorsed REFFA, a film festival and awards programme founded by Ghanaian producer and actress Selassie Ibrahim, designed to bridge producers and consumers while reviving the film industry through cross-border collaborations with Nigeria's Nollywood.
President Mahama has expressed hope that Bawku will regain its position as a major commercial hub if peace is sustained, noting that the cessation of conflict has created an opportunity for residents and businesses to return. He commended traditional rulers and residents for contributing to the prevailing peace and said restoration of peace is critical to rebuilding confidence and attracting professionals and businesses back to the area.
Professor Nick Ossei-Gerning, a consultant cardiologist, has been installed as the new Effiduasehene, succeeding the late Nana Adu Ameyaw who died in January 2026 after a 35-year reign. The 61-year-old chief took the oath of allegiance at an installation ceremony in the Ashanti region.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for urgent and pragmatic measures to reduce maternal deaths in Ghana, describing the loss of women during childbirth as unacceptable in the 21st century. He urged health workers to demonstrate commitment in providing maternal healthcare and called on pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics regularly and adhere to medical advice.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for renewed efforts to secure funding to complete the Boankra Integrated Inland Port, warning that further delays could expose the state to significant financial losses. The Ghana Shippers' Authority delegation sought his continued advocacy for government commitment to complete at least the first phase and make it operational.
Ghanaian musician Kojo Antwi presented copies of his memoir to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and pledged to launch his next album at Manhyia Palace. The memoir, Mr Music Man: The Journey, chronicles his life and decades-long career in Ghana's entertainment industry.
The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has donated 600 mattresses to Sefwi Wiawso Senior High School, the Asantehene's alma mater, to furnish a dormitory and improve welfare for boarding students. The foundation said the gesture demonstrates the Asantehene's commitment to promoting quality education in Ghana.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify public education on tax obligations and extend engagement to informal workers such as artisans, masons, hairdressers, and barbers to expand the revenue base and support national development.
Ghana's Revenue Authority is implementing certified electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) at retail points of sale to automatically record transactions, calculate VAT, and report to the GRA in real-time, aiming to close a compliance gap currently at approximately 40%. The GRA mobilised over 80 million cedis in the first half of the year with an end-of-year target of over 170 million cedis.
The Ghana Revenue Authority reports that deployment of its Publican AI system has boosted customs revenue to GH¢6.1 billion in July 2026, up from an average of about GH¢4 billion monthly before full implementation in April 2026. Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong said the increase represents an additional GH¢2.1 billion in July and reflects customs reforms aimed at improving valuation of imported goods.
The Asantehene has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify efforts to bring informal sector workers and businesses into the tax system to increase domestic revenue. He suggested that informal sector groups such as hairdressers, mechanics and drivers could be encouraged to form cooperatives to make integration into the tax system easier.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has told Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils that the success of Ghana's decentralisation policy depends on them, as they coordinate Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and must translate government policies into visible improvements in water, electricity, and roads for citizens.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has amicably settled land disputes among five communities in the Kwabre enclave of Ashanti region, demarcating boundaries using natural landmarks including rivers and trees. The ruling was made at a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting, with affected chiefs accepting the verdict.
A visitor to Toronto found Ghanaian cultural influence throughout the city, particularly following Ghana's World Cup match victory against Panama at the Toronto stadium. The newly inaugurated Sankofa Square, unveiled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II before the opening match, was witnessed by over 5,000 people including Canadian dignitaries and Ghanaians in the diaspora, celebrating Ghanaian heritage.
The Chief of Staff, representing President Mahama at the investiture of KNUST's 13th Vice-Chancellor, reaffirmed government commitment to strengthening collaboration with the university to advance research, innovation and entrepreneurship that translate into practical solutions, job creation, and improvements to Ghanaian livelihoods.