The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, returned to Ghana on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a series of activities in the United Kingdom (UK).
Otumfuo was welcomed at the Prempeh I Airport in Kumasi by a delegation from the Manhyia Palace.
The Asantehene was subsequently chauffeured from the airport to the Manhyia Palace, where he is expected to enjoy some rest and continue with his stewardship of Asanteman.
While in the UK, Otumfuo Osei Tutu met the King of the United Kingdom, King Charles III, at his residence on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
In a post on social media, the Royal Family announced Asantehene’s visit to Sandringham House, built over a century ago.
“The King welcomes The Asantehene - Ruler of the Kingdom of Ashanti in Ghana - to Sandringham House. His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is currently in the UK as part of his Silver Jubilee celebrations,” the post read, accompanied by a picture of the two royals sharing a warm handshake.
The Asantehene also delivered a lecture at the inaugural Black Heritage Network Symposium, hosted by Citibank UK.
The event, which was themed “Celebrating Asante Legacy, Excellence and Partnerships,” presented the Asantehene with the opportunity to correct some distortions in the Asante-British history.
The climax of Otumfuo’s latest visit to the United Kingdom was the Akwasidae festival held on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The Ashanti Kingdom, led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, celebrated their 6th Akwasidae for 2024 in London as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the King of Asanteman.
Streets in London were filled with the beautiful colors of Asanteman, and Asantes from all parts of the world attended the event adorned in the apparel of the Akan culture.
This historic event was graced by leading political figures in Ghana, including former President John Agyekum Kufuor and New Patriotic Party Vice Presidential candidate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was welcomed home on Tuesday after a visit to the United Kingdom. He was welcomed at the Prempeh I Airport in Kumasi upon his return from the United Kingdom for a series of events.
— DailyGraphic GraphicOnline (@Graphicgh) August 6, 2024
From the airport, he was chauffeured to the Manhyia Palace to… pic.twitter.com/gMJMr2ajYg
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was welcomed home on Tuesday after a visit to the United Kingdom. He was welcomed at the Prempeh I Airport in Kumasi upon his return from the United Kingdom for a series of events.
— DailyGraphic GraphicOnline (@Graphicgh) August 6, 2024
From the airport, he was chauffeured to the Manhyia Palace to… pic.twitter.com/m21dfH2nzm
