Diaspora Pics of Thursday, 8 November 2007

Source: mr cnn

The Inaugural Ceremony Commemorating The Enstoolment of Nana Ekua Otwuwa II

Newark, NJ -- Nana Ekua Otwuwa II, formerly Beatrice Benyarko, the new Queen mother of Gomoa Abrekum and Adontenhemaa of Gomoa Ajumako traditional area was
enstooled as queen on December 26th, 2006 at Gomoa Abrekum of Gomoa.

In commemorating her enstoolment; a grand inaugural ceremony was held
recently at Branford Place in Newark New Jersey, USA. Family and friends
came in their numbers to celeberate the memorable occasion with her

The Gomoa traditional area comprises of 49 townships including Gomoa Ankamo,
Afranse, Mankoadze, and Obuasi. Nana Ekua Otwuwa II is married to Mr. Joseph
Benyarko of Irvington, New Jersey with 3 children; Nana Awisi Benyarko,
Efual Benyarko and Paapa Benyarko.

Among the dignitaries at the innaugural ceremony included; the King of Gomoa
Abrekum, Nana Kwaku Otabil X, Adontehene of Gomoa Ajumako traditional area,
Madam Elizabeth Asma, mother of the queen-mother, Kobina Yedu (Chief
Linguist). Others present included; Nana Akosuah Dwomoh (The queen's aunt),
The famed Dr. Boakye Agyei (The queen's cousin), Nana Akosua Achiaa of
Irvington and many more.

Nana is urging citizens of Gomoa and all well wishers to help her with any
assistance to establish schools and improve the current educational system
by donating money, books, and supplies that will help the students to
further advance their scholastic goals.

Acknowledgement;
Cultural dancers: Cynthia Poku, Kendra Poku, Rachel Nyarko, Ricki Nyarko,
Michelle Oppong, Maame Osei-Bonsu, Priscilla Asamoah Dankwah, Nana Adoma
Marfo, and Kenneth Antwi. Georgina Gyamfi, Lydia Oppong, Augustina Hammond and All members of Friends
of Nana Ekua Otwuwa II