- Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II completed his 25th anniversary with a grand durbar at Manhyia in Kumasi
- The durbar saw the legendary Golden Stool of the Asante people make a rare public appearance
- A video and photos of the Golden Stool surfaced online, sparking an online backlash
The famous golden stool of the Asante people made a rare public appearance at the 25th anniversary celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The Asantehene’s anniversary culminated with a grand derbar and Akwasideekese at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Sunday 12 May 2024.
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The Golden Stool made an inconspicuous appearance at the Sunday Durbar. This was the first public appearance in 25 years. The last time it was performed publicly was the encouragement of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in 1999.
The golden Asante stool reached the neck of a chief
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Holding a special place in Asante customs and traditions, the Golden Stool must not touch the ground.
For this reason, it was carried around the neck of a chief in the durbar grounds. The chiefBaafoɔ Akwasi Dabanka IV, Professor of Human Biology at KNUST serves as the Otumfoɔ Nkonwasoafoɔhene (the main stool carrier of Otumfuo).
ONE video of Sikadwa Kofi’s arrival is below.
On arrival, the Golden Stool was placed on another stool to the left of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as he sat in state.
Reactions to Sikadwa Kofi’s public appearance
Tina Amofah Oduro said:
The heart of the Asanteman. God bless the king and Asademan
Nana Akua Sarpong Owusu said:
Asante ammamere ne ammane3 3f3! Ouch ! I even tear up watching all these moments! Beautiful culture! Long live the Asantehene Long live the Asanteman! Mey3 Asanteni ❤️
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Justice Owusu said:
A great legacy for posterity…
Photos of Rawlings’ son and daughters at Otumfuo’s 74th birthday trend
Meanwhile, Otumfuo recently hosted his 74th birthday dinner with the wife and children of former president JJ Rawlings joining other dignitaries to celebrate the Asantehene.
Photos of Rawlings’ children at the celebration have won admiration for them, especially the only son, Kimathi.
Also present were business tycoons Osei Kwame Another and Dr Kwaku Oteng who had a hearty chat at the party.
Source: YEN.com.gh