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RELIGION

[Video] You Were A Government Teacher Before Becoming A King – Asantehene Replies Dormaahene

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has sent a simple message to certain rulers who are trying to impose themselves on others. In a new video the Asantehene sent a clear message to rulers in the Bono East and Ahafo regions and charged them to humble themselves. For a time now the Dormaahene, Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II has been vocal and challeneged kings and politicians to do better to develop their domain.

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[Video] You Were A Government Teacher Before Becoming A King – Asantehene Replies Dormaahene

POLITICS

Beautiful: Otumfuo Drives President Kufuor Around.

It is common knowledge that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is a confidant of former President, John Agyekum Kufuor. It is a relationship which goes way back to when both were not in their current status. Apart from both of them belonging to the same fraternity(Freemasons), the traditional link between Apagya household, where the former president hails from to the Golden Stool goes back into history.

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Beautiful: Otumfuo Drives President Kufuor Around.

CULTURE

Here Are The List Of Kings Of The Ashanti kingdom From 1670

From the late 17th century, Ashanti king Osei Tutu (1695-1717) and his adviser Okomfo Anokie founded the Ashanti kingdom, with the Golden Stool of Asante as the only unifying symbol. Ossei Tutu I led Ashanti's massive territorial expansion, building up an army by establishing new organizations and turning disciplined royal and paramilitary armies into effective fighting machines.

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Here Are The List Of Kings Of The Ashanti kingdom From 1670

CULTURE

The powerful History of the Golden Stool in the Ashanti Kingdom.

The Golden Stool (full title, Sika Dwa Kofi) has been the symbol of power in Ashanti Kingdom since the 17th century. According to oral tradition, Okomfo Anokye, a High Priest and one of the two founders of the Ashanti Confederacy, conjured the Golden Stool, decorated with golden bells, and caused it to descend from the sky where it landed at the feet of Osei Tutu I, the first Asantehene (King) of Ashanti.

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The powerful History of the Golden Stool in the Ashanti Kingdom.

SOCIETY

The Original Golden Stool (17TH C.-)

Since the 17th century, the Golden Stool (full title, Sika Dwa Kofi) has served as a symbol of power in the Ashanti Kingdom. According to legend, Okomfo Anokye, a High Priest and one of the two founders of the Ashanti Confederacy, conjured the Golden Stool, which was adorned with golden bells, and forced it to fall from the sky, landing at the feet of Osei Tutu I, the first Asantehene (King) of Ashanti.

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The Original Golden Stool (17TH C.-)

CULTURE

Historical Facts About Yaa Asantewaa

Yaa Asantewaa was a persuasive Ashanti sovereign toward the start of the 20th century who stays an incredible image today. Her birthdate is challenged; she is by and large accepted to be brought into the world between the 1840s to 1860s in the Ashanti Confederacy in present-day Ghana.

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Historical Facts About Yaa Asantewaa

CULTURE

The History Of The Golden Stool

The Golden Stool Another tool of centralization under Osei Tutu was the introduction of the 'Golden Stool' (sika 'dwa). According to legend, a meeting of all the clan heads of each of the Ashanti settlements was called just prior to independence from Denkyira. In this meeting, the Golden Stool was commanded down from the heavens by Okomfo Anokye, the Priest or sage advisor, to Asantehene Osei Tutu I.

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The History Of The Golden Stool

SOCIETY

Coin In My Honour Is Something I Truly Appreciate – Asantehene Expresses Gratitude

The  Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll has expressed his gratitude to Eon3 Group for being the brain behind the Asantehene Commemorative Gold Coins which was launched at the Manhyia Palace over the weekend. According to Otumfuo, he has had the honour of hosting several Adae festivals and many other events in the two decades since ascending the Golden Stool, but the launch of a Gold Coin in his honour is something he sincerely appreciates.

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Coin In My Honour Is Something I Truly Appreciate – Asantehene Expresses Gratitude

CULTURE

Historical Facts About Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

This site is a verifiable milestone on the grounds of the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi. Here the Legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword has been planted in a stone by Okomfo Anokye himself. This is a significant and consecrated site which additionally is a major part of Asante history.

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Historical Facts About Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

CULTURE

History of The Ashanti Empire

History of The Ashanti Empire Under Chief Oti Akenten (r. ca.1630–60), a series of successful military operations against neighboring Akan states brought a larger surrounding territory into alliance with Ashanti.

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History of The Ashanti Empire

POLITICS

The British Governor Who Demanded That The Golden Stool Be Given To Him- Sir Frederick Hodgson

Undoubtedly one of the very astonishing events which took place in the Gold Coast, an overconfident or ignorant Governor should I say demanding for something that the People of Ashanti attached so much veneration.

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The British Governor Who Demanded That The Golden Stool Be Given To Him- Sir Frederick Hodgson

POLITICS

Facts About The Golden Stool

The Golden Stool ( Sika Dwa Kofi) has been the image of force in Ashanti Kingdom since the seventeenth century.

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Facts About The Golden Stool

CULTURE

For The 'Ashantis'; A brief History About Your Origin And What The Golden Stool Represents

The Ashanti’s are one among the ethnic groups and most powerful kingdom ever since in Ghana’s history.They were mighty, militaristic, influential, and highly disciplined people in Ghana.

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For The 'Ashantis'; A brief History About Your Origin And What The Golden Stool Represents

LIFESTYLE

Otumfuo To Attend “Memphis In May Festival” In USA

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will attend the 2022 Memphis in May International Festival’s salute to the republic of Ghana. His Royal Majesty will lead a contingent of paramount chiefs representing all regions of the Asante Kingdom including divisional chiefs, Princes, and stool attendants of the Golden Stool on a special visit to Memphis, Tennessee during Memphis in May’s International Week, May 2-8, 2022.

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Otumfuo To Attend “Memphis In May Festival” In USA

RELIGION

2 Comments By Asantehene To Dormaahene That Catches The Eye And Deserves To Be Probed

But let’s get to the core of the issues watching the videos of the Dormaahene; and now that of the Asantehene and analysing these issues both from a critical perspective as a constitutional and international law demands. If you listened to the Asantehene closely, he mentioned two things:

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2 Comments By Asantehene To Dormaahene That Catches The Eye And Deserves To Be Probed

ENTERTAINMENT

Check Out The Real Name Of Okomfo Anokye And His Twin Brother Torgbi Tsali

Amlimatsistsi is the art of showing supernatural powers among the Ewe people by fetish priests or man and woman with a supernatural powers .It is antiquated art used for both entertainment during celebration as well as war or in a difficult situation.

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Check Out The Real Name Of Okomfo Anokye And His Twin Brother Torgbi Tsali

POLITICS

"Golden Stool as a gift for his hard work; Eii Ghanaian chiefs asem b3n koraa ni"-Social Media

THC president of Ghana His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, 6th October 2021, ended his the second day of his three-day tour of the Eastern Region with visits to Aburi, Akropong, Okere and Adukrom respectively. Nana Addo visited some chiefs in the region to express his gratitude of how the Ghana chiefs are supporting his government in the process of the better Ghana agenda.

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JUSTICE

Asantehene is our role model – Chief Justice

Boss Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah says the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is a good example for certain individuals from the legal executive. Getting the Otumfuo dedicatory gold coin at his office in Accra on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, the Chief Justice said throughout the long term, the Asantehene had resolved many land debates in a fair way, which has decreased the responsibility of the courts.

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Asantehene is our role model – Chief Justice

HEALTH

News Asantehene And Wife Receive Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

The occupant of the Golden Stool, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his wife, Lady Julia have taken the jabs of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine today.

  2 years ago ago
News Asantehene And Wife Receive Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

CULTURE

The Okomfo Anokye magically half burried sword

The half hurried situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, is the Komfo Anokye Sword Site which is seminal in Asante history.

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The Okomfo Anokye magically half burried sword