Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is 75

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is arguably the most powerful traditional ruler in Ghana, marks his 75th birthday anniversary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II was born Nana Barima Kwaku Duah on Saturday, May 6, 1950, to Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II and Nana Kwame Boakye-Dankwa.

He is the third son and youngest of the five children.

His siblings include Nana Ama Konadu, the 14th Asantehemaa; as well as the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Barima Kwabena Poku, and Barima Akwasi Prempeh.

The Asantehene marked the 26th anniversary of his enstoolment in April 2025.

He ascended to the Golden Stool on April 26, 1999, becoming the 16th Asantehene.

A number of notable Ghanaians have taken to social media to celebrate the 75-year-old monarch, who is well respected across the length and breadth of Ghana.

Below are social media posts of notable Ghanaians celebrating the Asantehene:

Happy 75th birthday to the Asantehene, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Santehene wo nkwa so! @ManhyiaPalace @Asante_nation pic.twitter.com/JA7PMxkypF

— Patrick Yaw Boamah (@pyboamah) May 6, 2025

Happy 75th Birthday to His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene.

Your reign continues to be a beacon of wisdom, unity, and peace, not only for the Asante Kingdom but for all of Ghana. Your commitment to preserving our culture while championing progress is deeply… pic.twitter.com/UldmNMONkn

— Ken Ohene Agyapong (@honkenagy) May 6, 2025

Happy 75th Birthday - Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/0ZD2Clnrh0

— Wode Maya ® (@wode_maya) May 6, 2025

HAPPY BIRTH KING 👑 #Asanteheneat75 pic.twitter.com/NMDChnjj2B

— Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation. (@Otumfuofdn) May 6, 2025

Happy 75th Birthday - Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II 🙌🏾

My King 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iPhhzolMMw

— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) May 6, 2025

On this auspicious occasion, I join Asanteman and well-wishers across the world, in celebrating the birthday of His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene.

Wishing you a happy and blessed birthday.

Long live the King!#Asanteheneat75 #Ghanawillriseagain pic.twitter.com/W90VYksYwC

— Alan Kyerematen (@AlanKyerematen) May 6, 2025

Happy 75th Birthday - Asantehene “Otumfuo Osei Tutu II”Kindly accept our little gift 🎁 of love ❤️ “Painted by BuzstopBoys” pic.twitter.com/yclCwr4hkU

— Buzstopboys (@buzstopboys) May 6, 2025

Happy 75th birthday to His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the Asantehene. Yewura wo nkwa so: #JoySMS pic.twitter.com/RlyxKuNY2F

— Elton Brobbey (@EltonBrobbey) May 6, 2025

Amazing Grace Signing Group Serenades Otumfuo with a Special Birthday Song.#opemsuoradio pic.twitter.com/jq73qxxAqq

— Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio) May 6, 2025

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