The asante are a powerful, warlike, and highly disciplined people of west africa. The foreword of the book was written and signed by otumfuo himself who is the chancellor of kwame nkrumah university of science and. In 1995 or 1996, opoku ware ii s wife victoria died. King otumfuo osei tutu, is the 16th asantehene, king of the ashanti. His conduct is in sharp contrast to that of the nowdeposed sudanese ruler, omar albashir. Then, through force of arms and diplomacy, he induced the rulers of the other. Who we are, what we stand for and do, our relevance an insiders view. Former president john agyekum kufuor and asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii will grace the launch of a book detailing activities of freemasons.
Some of the courses he mentioned the participants studied include land administration, book keeping and accounts and leadership. Nov 22, 2017 20171122 asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii and former president john agyekum kufuor have been named as high profile guests who will grace the launch of a book detailing activities of freemasons. Notable among these endeavors are his exploits in leadership and sustainable development. He expressed worry over the fact that time and again concerns had been raised over such behaviour but the situation did not seem to change. The otumfuo osei tutu ii charity foundations one storybook one dictionary project for junior high students. Meet the two beautiful children of otumfour osei tutu ii. Otumfuo nana osei tutu ii interesting stories about. King and overlord of the ashanti kingdom, otumfuo osei tutu ii, has advised students to focus more on their books, rather than watching telenovelas. It was held at a private facility owned by asantehene, the book reads. The current king of ghanas asante people, the asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii celebrates 20 years on the royal stool. Apr 02, 2009 the book titled, otumfuo osei tutu ii.
Asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii looked radiant in beautiful kente cloth. Otumfuo nana osei tutu ii interesting stories about famous. Dondieu, commended his royal majesty otumfuo osei tutu ii for his foresight in establishing the octl to run leadership and management. According to the plan, the clubs adako jachie training complex will be upgraded into an ultramodern stadium with redesigned pitches. By name, otumfuo osei tutu ii is in direct succession to the 17th century cofounder of the ashanti empire, otumfuo osei tutu i. The asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii, was born on 6th may,1950. The ashanti were a powerful, warlike, and highly disciplined people of west africa. Otumfuo hurt by asamponhenes murder mtn celebrates 9 years of ashantifest, dedicates this years celebration to otumfuo osei tutu ii otumfuo calls for operation find the tiger agya koo nimos book launch. Asantehene urges parents to show more commitment to education the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii, has lashed out at parents who treat their childrens education with recklessness and yet spend lavishly on funerals and other social events. Nov 23, 2019 otumfuo osei tutu ii has paid a courtesy call on the flagbearer of the national democratic congress ndc.
Kufuor asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii and former president john agyekum kufuor have been named as high profile guests who will grace the launch of a book detailing activities of freemasons. The largest opposition political party in ghana, the national democratic congress ndc, has appealed to the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii, to intervene in the ongoing controversy about the. Islamic cleric wants kumasi airport named after otumfuo. Asantehene to launch dr thomas mensahs book, the right. Osei tutu ii is the 16th asantehene, enstooled on 26 april 1999. Otumfuo, the god of the great king, osei tutu i your ancestor and namesake and the god of the great entrepreneur tetteh quarshie my ancestor and mentor denied danquah the power to divide and destroy our country with his political akan ideology pai. We have also been fervently hoping, it tragically turns out, largely against hope, that otumfuo oseitutu ii would in due course, and in good time, come around to. The book authoured by abraham gyesie, also a ghanaian freemason, is titled, the freemasons. Asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii and former president john agyekum kufuor have been named as high profile guests who will grace the launch of a book detailing activities of freemasons. Otumfuo osei tutu ii, king of gold has been launched in kumasi. Otumfuo oseitutu must come clean and public to answer these. The right stuff comes in black too the new african edition book authored by dr.
Apr 27, 2018 prince charles and duchess camilla pay royal visit to otumfuo osei tutu ii duration. A portrait of otumfuo opoku ware ii as a young man is a personal account of the life of the asantehene before he assumed office in 1970. The rationale for choosing engaging modernity as the framing title for a book on the. Otumfuo nana osei tutu ii, 97868633778, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia. Osei tutu led an alliance of ashanti states against the regional hegemon, the denkyira, completely defeating them. Who we are, what we stand for and do, our relevance. The king on the golden stool, it seems to have a 21 st century answer for museveni. Obiri yeboa maternal uncle opoku ware i grandnephew c. Otumfuo charity foundation has distributed story books and dictionaries to 202 jhs students at south. As the sixteenth occupant of the gold stool, otumfo.
Then, through force of arms and diplomacy, he induced the rulers of the other asante citystates. Apr 20, 2019 from the elaborately planned gardens of the manhyia palace, otumfuo osei tutu ii walked a twoman daily graphic team to the stunning interior of his residence inside the palace on saturday, april. I am a proud freemason otumfuo osei tutu society watch. Up and close shots of otumfuo nana osei tutu ii asantehene as he mourns his mother. Former president john agyekum kufuor and asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii will grace the launch of a book detailing. He is also the chancellor of the kwame nkrumah university of science and technology knust. Otumfuo osei tutu ii has paid a courtesy call on the flagbearer of the national democratic congress ndc. According to local media reports otumfuo osei tutu ii the asantehene broke the sad news to the kumasi traditional council ktc at a meeting.
Subsequently, on april 25th, 2009, he created the otumfuo osei tutu ii. He said students are better served when they watch educative programmes like the national science and maths quiz nsmq. Otumfuo mentioned that freemason is a way of life and a society which is guided by some principles and tenets. The rationale for choosing engaging modernity as the framing title for a book on the over three hundred years of the tangible and intangible heritage of the asantehenes regalia is informed by the vision, ideals, and values that have occupied his majesty, otumfo. Club owner and life patron otumfuo osei tutu ii is determined to improve infrastructure. Some management staff and the board of directors of akomadan rural bank limited in the offinso north district of ashanti region have paid a courtesy call on the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii, at the manhyia palace in kumasi. Otumfour osei tutu ii, wife, lady julia, son, nana kwame kyeretwie and daughter, nana afia kobi serwaa ampem.
Otumfuo, kufuor to grace launch of freemasons book social. Both leaders had been summoned to a meeting by the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii. Otumfuo buys first copy for 10k spearhead the development of asantemanotumfuo charges asanteman professionals. Focus on your books rather than telenovelas otumfuo. The right stuff comes in black too, the new african edition book authored by dr thomas owusu mensah, the founder of silicon valley of ghana, and fiber optics inventor, would be launched at the manhyia palace, under the chairmanship of the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii. She was as old as a shock of cornracking up 109 years. Otumfuo osei tutu ii, asantehene is set to deliver the keynote address at the united nations high level forum on the culture of peace. Lady julia and otumfuo osei tutu ii married in april 2002 and have 6 children together. The book gives a comprehensive account of the life of otumfuo osei tutu ii, asantehene. The king on the golden stool covers the most important aspects of the asante kingdom and life the historical, political, economic, cultural, social and religious culminating in the achievements of the asantehene. Asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii 20 years on the royal stool. Otumfuo is the 16th occupant of the golden stool of asanteman.
Thomas owusu mensah is to be launched at manhyia palace, this year, under the chairmanship of his majesty otumfuo osei tutu ii. Hail the king otumfour osei tutu 11 part 1 ghanaian times. By name, otumfuo osei tutu ii is in direct succession to the 17th century founder of the ashanti empire, otumfuo osei tutu i. Lady julia, nana afia kobi serwaa ampem and nana kwame kyeretwie wore beautiful white polished material to match it. His name at birth was barima kwaku duah, having been named after his paternal grandfather, ohenenana kwaku duah nana agari, brahyiahene, who hailed from kantinkyiren in the atwima district in the ashanti region. Known in private life as barima kwaku duah, the asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii is the fifth son of the current queenmother of the asantes, nana afua kobi serwaa amps ii. He was a direct relative of the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii. A masonry book launch to be graced by otumfuo and ex. The president, john kufuor, launched the book at a cocktail party that asantehene, otumfuo dr osei tutu ii, organised at the manhyia gardens for a crosssection of the society. The king of asante has exemplified leadership in reign since 1999 which is worth celebrating. Jul 18, 2019 the right stuff comes in black too, the new african edition book authored by dr thomas owusu mensah, the founder of silicon valley of ghana, and fiber optics inventor, would be launched at the manhyia palace, under the chairmanship of the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii. Lady julia osei tutu, wife of otumfuo osei tutu ii asantehene, was born as julia ama adwapa amaning, the last of five children born to mr. Meet the king of the asante kingdom, otumfuo osei tutu ii. Dear otumfour his royal highness, otumfour oseitutu ii, asantehene, kr.
Shatta wale and stonebwoy posed together for photos on a visit by zylofon media to the king of the ashanti kingdom, otumfuo nana osei tutu ii. It is a privilege to be your guest speaker for this years annual awards ceremony. Otumfuo oseitutu must come clean and public to answer. And god said to them, be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of. Mahama challenges otumfuo on 2016 election concession.
Nov 23, 2017 former president john agyekum kufuor and asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii will grace the launch of a book detailing. He was succeeded on april 26 by otumfuo nana osei tutu ii after a period of mourning. Freemasonry kufuor, otumfuo to attend freemasons book launch. The dancehall stars who have been at a supremacy battle, were seen looking friendly at the manhyia palace. Asantehenes exclusive with graphic on a day in his life. Ive no hand in otumfuo asompahenes death ejurahene. Ndc begs otumfuo to intervene in election 2020 controversy. Subsequently, on april 25th, 2009, he created the otumfuo osei tutu ii charity foundation at the kwame nkrumah university of science and technology knust. Otumfuooseitutuii in the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth, according to the good old book, the bible, and employed man to have dominion over everything and god blessed them. So far, 301,980 students have received full scholarships and bursaries. Otumfuo nana osei tutu ii wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Promoting reading and learning whilst at home as schools remain closed.
Apr 17, 2009 on 1 st april, 2009, a book written by mr. On 26 april 1999, he became the 16th occupant of the golden stool which, according to legend, was conjured out of the skies by the traditional priest, the great okomfo anokye. Nov 22, 2017 a masonry book launch to be graced by otumfuo and ex. Celebrating otumfuo osei tutu ii, asantehene on the golden. The current traditional king of ghanas asante people, the asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii celebrates 20 years on the royal stool. By name, otumfuo osei tutu ii is in direct succession to the 17th century founder of the ashanti. Osei kofi tutu i project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. A biography of the current occupant of the golden stool, entitled. Thomas agyarkopoku is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various initiatives in line with otumfo. A book entitled otumfour osei tutu ii the king on the golden stool which tells about the inspirational leadership style of otumfour osei tutu ii as well as history of the ashanti kingdom was wednesday launched at the manhyia palace to commemorate the 10th anniversary celebration of the enthronement on the golden stool of the asantehene. He is also the chancellor of the kwame nkrumah university of sci.
Osei kofi tutu i was one of the founders of the ashanti empire, aided by okomfo anokye, his chief priest. President mahama and nana akufoaddo got to the meeting at about 7p. Kumuyi, cowbell ghana, otumfuo osei tutu ii college anokwafuo, vodafone ghana, kofi adomah nwanwanii, saint. Chief director at the ministry of local government and rural development, mr c. Sabin akrofrom community benefits from project one story book one d. As part of the grooming process, oheneba mensah bonsu, now deceased, decided against sending him to prempeh college in. Apr 09, 2018 shatta wale and stonebwoy posed together for photos on a visit by zylofon media to the king of the ashanti kingdom, otumfuo nana osei tutu ii. Osei tutu led an alliance of asante states against the regional hegemon, the denkyira, completely defeating them. Otumfuo charity foundation otumfuo osei tutu ii charity. Ashanti king of ghana is welcome to come to jamaica duration. Dec 01, 2017 up and close shots of otumfuo nana osei tutu ii asantehene as he mourns his mother. Asantehemaa nana afia kobi serwaa ampem ii made her final journey to the village.
The book authored by abraham gyesie, also a freemason, is titled, the freemasons. The book will be unveiled at the british council in accra on wednesday. Asantehenes visit to the office of john dramani mahama on friday was ahead of a lecture the king was scheduled to deliver at the university of professional studies accra. Focus on your books rather than telenovelas otumfuo tells students. On the whatsapp audio clip in which a woman, presumably of noble andor royal status, is heard virulently accusing otumfuo oseitutu, ii, of having invested the wealth of asanteman and, thus, the wealth of the sovereign democratic republic of ghana abroad, at the expense of his subjects and the good and hardworking people of ghana, we also learn that the asantehene has purchased a mansion. Akomadan rural bank executives call on otumfuo business. The visits purpose was to formally inform otumfuo about the establishment of akomadan rural bank, and. Hail the king otumfour osei tutu 11 part 1 ghanaian.
Otumfuo osei tutu ii has confirmed his membership in the freemason society, during the launch of a book titled the freemasons. The ashanti monarchy is a sacred institution which is not accessible to everyone at any time unless during festivals and rituals when the monarch, otumfuo nana osei tutu ii, the 16th asantehene. Book on asantehene leadership in ghana offers a model for. The otumfuo education fund which has been in existence for about 20 years has been a gamechanger in the transformation agenda of the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii. He was survived by his three children nana osei, gifty 19502018 and leslie poku. Osei kofi tutu i was one of the cofounders of the empire of ashanti, the other being okomfo anokye, his chief priest. Nov 26, 2019 both leaders had been summoned to a meeting by the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii. The asantehene otumfuo osei tutu ii, charity foundation has donated over two thousand storybooks and dictionaries to junior high school students at bohyen, aduato, adumanu, ampabame and south sutrenso among other communities in greater kumasi in the ashanti region.
Today marks the 70th birthday of otumfuo osei tutu ii, asantehene. The ashanti regional branch of the ghana journalists associationgja has,on behalf of all media practitioners in ashanti, thanked the asantehene, otumfuo osei tutu ii, for the donation of food and. It also delves into asante heritage, the use of asante. It has evolved out of a long and intimate relationship between otumfuo and the author, covering many hours of formal interviews and friendly chats, which together with access to family records and historians has formed the basis for this book. As the asamponhene of kumasi, his role was to lead war for the asantehene and moves ahead of. On tuesday may 6, 2014, the 64th birthday of otumfuo, there will be a sodcutting ceremony at the old kumasi brewery limited site, asokwa, kumasi, to inaugurate osei tutu ii university college, to.
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