His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is commemorating the 25th anniversary of his coronation as the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom. The Manhyia Pa
His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is commemorating the 25th anniversary of his coronation as the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom.
The Manhyia Palace hosted a magnificent exhibition of Akan culture and customs on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in honor of the 2nd Akwasidae for 2024, which was led by the Asantehene himself.
The popular Akan dance, adowa, was masterfully performed by the Asantehene during the event, demonstrating his dominance.
Surrounded by his kinsmen, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II did not disappoint as he showed amazing leg movements to the adowa dance.
In fact, the Asantehene was moving so fast that one might not have even known that he was in his 70s.
The Akwasidae Festival commemorates the time that the Ashanti Golden Stool was magically brought down from heaven and is celebrated once every six weeks, on a Sunday.
Every paramount chief in Asanteman (Ashanti Kingdom) observes the Akwasidae in his jurisdiction, however, the main event is held at the Manhyia Palace, in Kumasi.
There, the Asantehene (Ashanti king) sits in state for his subjects and other visitors to pay him homage.
Watch the Asantehene’s display in the video below:
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