As part of Otumfuo’s 25-year reign as Asante King, the Fante community and the Igbo community from Nigeria joined the people of the Asante kingdom to pay homage to the great king during the ‘Ahoho Da’ Durbar.”
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the 16th Asantehene, (King of the Asante) ascended the Golden Stool on April 26, 1999.
He is a direct descendant of the founder of the Asante Kingdom, Osei Tutu l.
Born on 6th May 1950 and named Barima Kwaku Dua, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the youngest of the five children of Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, Asantehemaa (Queenmother of Asante).
From early childhood, Barima Kwaku Dua came under the tutelage of his Uncle, Oheneba Mensah Bonsu who had been enstooled as Hiahene in 1952.
Although today marks exactly 25 years since the great king ascended the throne, the Silver Jubilee anniversary will be marked on Akwasidaekese on June 12 at Dwabrem, Manhyia Palace.
