The Asante kingdom was founded by the great King Osei Tutu in the eighteenth century. His fetish priest was Okomfo Anokye, who unified the Asante states through allegiance to the Golden Stool ...

The empire used the river to spread wealth and learning across the region. The early 18th century saw the rise of the Asante Empire, who established a new societal structure made up of leaders ...

Queens of the Asante Kingdom showcased vibrant dances to highlife and contemporary songs at a dinner hosted by Lady Julia Osei Tutu, wife of the Asantehene The event brought together queens from ...

Do you remember the Ashanti kingdom and the Golden Stool? The harmattan winds? Growing cocoa and mining gold in Ghana? Visiting the Ashanti heartland was a dream long deferred. But an academic ...

Permission had to be obtained from the Asantehene (King of the Kingdom of Ashanti) because the name "Kotoko", meaning "Porcupine" is the official symbol of the Ashanti nation. The Asantehene ...