The Sagrenti War was the first war fought by the British anywhere which was accompanied by a large number of British press, purposely to spread propaganda, Professor Tom McCaskie, a professor of Asante History at the Centre of West Africa History, University of Birmingham, UK, has said. After more than five decades after his death, […]
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How Asantehene destooled Atwima chief over Agya Koo’s building
Videos and pictures of the Kumasi mansion of renowned Kumawood actor and comedian, Kofi Adu widely known as Agya Koo has gone viral getting social media talking about its magnificence. Agya Koo who celebrated his 54th birthday on May 25 has been a favourite comic actor over the years. Graphic Online brings you a flashback […]
Asantehene destools Antoa chief
The chief of Antoa in Asanteman, Nana Kwame Owusu Agyeman has been destooled. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in a ruling destooled the Antoa chief following a number of offences including multiple sale of lands. The ruling was delivered by Otumfuo, who is the President of the Kumasi Traditional Council on his first sitting […]
Otumfuo secures US scholarships for Ghanaians
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has secured a scholarship package for Ghanaian students to study at the prestigious University of Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States of America (USA). Under the deal, qualified Ghanaian students will travel to Memphis University to undertake their undergraduate, master’s and PhD. Up to 70 per cent of the […]
Commemorative Gold Coin Project: Otumfuo rolls out responsible gold mining in Ashanti Region
The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin is rolling out an initiative to ensure that gold sourced from all areas under his authority is responsibly mined and traded. This aligns with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin project. Officials of E ON 3 Group, the company that was given authorisation by the […]
Historic Hogbetsotso Festival: Otumfuo, Ga Mantse add colour to event
The chiefs and the people of Anlo climaxed their month-long Hogbetsotso Festival with a grand durbar that attracted traditional authorities from three kingdoms, who were accompanied by large retinues of sub-chiefs and courtiers, all amidst a beautiful display of art and culture. Various Ewe cultural troupes from Benin, Nigeria and the Diaspora put up performances to illustrate the migration of the Anlos from Notsie in Togo to their present location, to the […]
Go out, tell success story – Asantehene to President
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to go out and tell the success story of his administration. He said it was always important for the President to let Ghanaians know what he had been able to achieve, so that the people would appreciate his works. The Asantehene said […]
Work hard to avert food crisis – Otumfuo charges Agric Minister
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has tasked the Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, to do everything within his power to save Ghana from threats of food crisis in the midst of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The King observed that the country, more than ever, would need the Minister and […]
Be measured in expectations : Asantehene to labour unions – but govt must ensure equity
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on all labour unions and civil society at large to be measured in their demands on the government. In the same vein, he has asked the government to ensure equity in its dealings with the labour unions to give assurance to the citizenry. Speaking at a special […]
When the Asantehene joined chairman of Memphis in May International Festival to play golf on the sidelines of festival
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday joined the Chairman of the Memphis in May International Festival, Charles Ewing to play golf at the Southwind Golf Course. The Asantehene is in Memphis, Tennessee, USA attending the Memphis in May International Festival which is devoted to honouring Ghana. Otumfuo is a golf enthusiast and plays the sport […]
KGL acquires first Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin for 1 million Ghana Cedis in support of Asanteman Development
KGL Group, a world class brand and one of the leading private sector companies in Africa has acquired the first ever 24- carat Commemorative Gold Coin for 1 million Ghana cedis in support of the establishment of a cultural resource centre which will employ the latest technologies and IT platforms to promote activities related to […]
Asantehene condemns Parliament intransigence – Fears it’s recipe for civil disorder
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has deplored the uncompromising positions taken by both the Majority and the Minority sides in Parliament on issues bordering on national interest. He said such intransigent stands did not augur well for the country’s democracy and could create room for an insurrection. “When the art of governance becomes overly […]