A look into the magnificent Assin Kushea Palace believed to be the biggest palace in West Africa

In the early days of civilization, castles and forts were the residing places of rule and authority for most Kings and Queens and their subjects.

In Ghana, there are many notable castles, forts, and palaces erected for many Kings, Queens, and their descendants.

While some of these castles and forts have become historical buildings and others left to rot, the ongoing construction of the Assin Kushea Palace has gained traction on social media.

Located in the Central Region of Ghana, the magnificent palace sits on a large acre of land [7.4 acres] which is said to belong to the region's paramount chief of the Owirenkyi Traditional Area, Nana Prah Agyensaim VI.

In this episode of People & Places on GhanaWeb TV, the Assin Kushea Palace is endowed with a botanical garden, a zoo, massive courtyard and several rooms with kingly and queenly artifacts.

Notable is the erection of various dog statutes scattered in the courtyard which is said to depict the Chief’s [Nana Prah Agyensaim VI] Aduana Clan, which has its totem as a dog.

It is however said that Nana Prah Agyensaim VI is building the fortress to promote tourism in the region and town as he would not personally reside in the palace upon completion.

The Assin Kushea Palace in the Central Region of Ghana could presumably become the biggest in Africa based on the magnificent pillars used and land size.

Also on the palace walls depicts an array of African proverbs, various artifacts, animals, and birds among many others.

The stories about how that came to be, plus other very interesting details about what you will find in the biggest palace in West Africa, are captured in this episode of People and Places on GhanaWeb TV.

Watch the video below:



This story was originally published in August 2023 and has only been republished solely for educational purposes.