- The
Asantehene is the
title for the
monarch of the
historical Ashanti Empire as well as the
ceremonial ruler of the
Ashanti people today. The
Ashanti royal...
- Osei Tutu II (born Nana
Barima Kwaku Duah; 6 May 1950) is the 16th
Asantehene,
enstooled on 26
April 1999. By name,
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is in
direct succession...
-
Jacob Matthew Poku; 30
November 1919 – 26
February 1999) was the 15th
Asantehene. He
succeeded his
uncle Osei Tutu
Agyeman Prempeh II on 27 July 1970....
- down from the
heavens by
Okomfo Anokye, chief-priest or sage
advisor to
Asantehene Osei Tutu I and
floated down from the
heavens into his lap.
Okomfo Anokye...
-
empire was
founded in 1670, and the
capital Kumase was
founded in 1680 by
Asantehene Osei Kofi Tutu I on the
advice of
Okomfo Anokye, his premier.
Sited at...
- 1970), was the 14th
Asantehene, or king of the
Ashanti (Ruler of the Asante),
reigning from 22 June 1931 to 27 May 1970.
Asantehene Prempeh II of the Ashanti...
- (Akan: Oman hyia, English:
Gathering of the people) is the seat of the
Asantehene, as well as his
official residence. It is
located in Manhyia, Kumasi,...
-
Daasebre Osei
Bonsu II p****es on at 86;
Traditional Council informs Asantehene Ashanti (Asante State). "Old Boys Profiles:
Daasebre Nana Osei
Bonsu II"...
- Osei Tutu (born
Julia Ama
Adwapa Amaning on 14 December) is the wife of
Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II,
ruler of the
Asante Kingdom.
Julia Osei Tutu...
-
death in 1931, and
fought an
Ashanti war
against Britain in 1895-6. King
Asantehene Prempeh I's
original throne name was
Prince Kwaku Dua III
Asamu of the...
