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Otumfuo@25: When Ga Mashie ‘took over’ Asanteman

Ghana’s rich culture was once again on display at the fourth Akwasidae of 2024, which was held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace at Kumasi, as part of the silver jubilee celebration of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The occasion, celebrated to commemorate the time the Golden Stool of Asanteman was magically brought down from heaven, saw the sacred stool itself put on display, placed next to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, amid the traditions and cultures of the Akan people.

Perhaps, one of the most captivating moments at the event was the arrival of the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who was on a special quest at the fourth Akwasidae, and his entourage.

The perceived rivalry between the Gas and Asantes was, however, nowhere to be found, as the Ga Mantse and his people took to the streets of Kumasi leading to the grounds for the Akwasidae.

Even before the arrival of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Asafoatsemei, the traditional Ga military officials took to the streets of Kumasi, chanting and firing gunshots in the air.

Then came the arrival of the king, his chiefs, and his subjects to the grounds of the celebrations.

Videos shared by Ablade TV Online and GTV showed the rich cultural displays of the Ga people at the Akwasidae.

The Ga Mantse led his sub-chiefs, priests, and priestesses of the Ga Kingdom to the grounds of the celebration.

A very long queue of men and women dressed in white apparel with their faces painted white could also be seen holding gifts reportedly meant for the Asantehene.

Watch videos of the Ga Mantse and his entourage in Kumasi below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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