Present Day King of the Ashanti Kingdom (Asantehene)
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Title
Present Day King of the Ashanti Kingdom (Asantehene)
Subject
Asantehene in his regal Royal Kente Cloth
Description
The current Asantehene, the king of the Asante people, is Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, who ascended the Golden Stool on April 26, 1999.
Here's a bit more about him:
Here's a bit more about him:
He was born as Nana Barima Kwaku Duah, on May 6, 1950.
Gain the title Otumfuo Osei Tutu II after he became King
He was enstooled on April 26, 1999, as the 16th Asantehene. He is a direct descendant of the founder of the Asante Kingdom, Osei Tutu I. His platform as King focuses on furthering peace among the region and developing the education, economy, and health of His people.
Creator
Baffour Ankomah
Source
New African Magazine
Publisher
African Business
New African Magazine
African Banker
New African Magazine
African Banker
Date
June 9, 2019
Rights
Manhyia Palace
Relation
Asante Kente textile weaving practices and Ghanaian cultural heritage.
Format
Digital image
Language
English & Akan (Twi)
Type
Physical Object; Cultural Artifact
Coverage
Ashanti Region, Ghana; Historical period from the 20th year of Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II being King of the Ashanti people.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
jpg
Physical Dimensions
2048 x 1454, 627.8KB
Citation
Baffour Ankomah, “Present Day King of the Ashanti Kingdom (Asantehene),” Omeka, accessed April 10, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/144.