Asantehene Marks 7th Akwasidae After Return From Official Leave
Three days after his return from official leave, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, celebrated the seventh Akwasidae of the year.
At the Manhyia Palace on October 11, 2026, His Majesty sat in state to receive dignitaries and delegations. Among those present were the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene; the Oforikrom MCE, Anwel Ahmed; KNUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Christian Agyare and a university delegation; and lawyer S.K. Boafo, who led newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) regional executives to the palace.
Also present were Ghanaian boxer Freezy Macbones, who presented his African championship belt to the Asantehene; HAPAwards CEO Dr Tina Weisinger; French fashion designer Christian Louboutin; and former Liberian Cultural Ambassador Juli Endee, who presented a special gift to the King on behalf of Liberia’s president.
The Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, exchanged pleasantries with the Asantehene.
