The Ashanti Kingdom is celebrating the 24th anniversary of the coronation of its current King, Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Born, Nana Barima Kwaku Duah, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended the throne on April 26, 1999, as the 16th Asantehene since the Ashanti empire was founded by Osei Tutu I.
GhanaWeb has sighted a video of the coronation of the revered Asantehene on this day in 1999.
In the said video, Osei Tutu II can be seen swearing an oath as he wields a sword.
“I’m the grandchild of Nana Agyeman Prempeh. My uncle is Osei… my brother is Opoku Ware II,” the Ashantehene said.
The young Osei Tutu II then went on to vow to continue the good governance of his ancestors who have ruled the Ashanti Kingdom.
Watch the video below:
Some 24 years ago today ,Nana Barima Kwaku Duah became the king of the Ashanti Kingdom. Nana Wo Nkwa so ❤️
— AYEDUASE PULISIC (@quame_age) April 26, 2023
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