Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
| Osei Tutu II | |||||
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| Asantehene of Asante; Kumasehene of Kumasi | |||||
_Asanteman.png) His Majesty (HM) Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II accompanied by his bodyguards
Chatham House, October 2015 | |||||
| Emperor of the Empire of Asante | |||||
| Reign | 26 April 1999 – present | ||||
| Coronation | 26 April 1999 | ||||
| Predecessor | Otumfuo Opoku Ware II | ||||
| Born |
6 May 1950 Kumasi | ||||
| Spouse | Lady Julia Osei Tutu[1] | ||||
| Issue | 6 children | ||||
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| House | House of Oyoko Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Nana Kwame Boakye | ||||
| Mother | Empress Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem | ||||
Osei Tutu II (Otumfuo Osei Tutu, born 6 May 1950), is the 16th Asantehene, ruler of Ashanti and Ashantiland and the Empire of Ashanti, absolute monarch and head of the Ashanti royal House of Oyoko, Emperor of Ashanti and Ashanti Empire and the Ashanti people in Ashanti.[2] Emperor Osei Tutu ascended the Ashanti Monarchy Golden Stool (Throne) on 26 April 1999. By name, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is in direct succession to the founder of the Empire of Ashanti, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I.[2]
| Osei Tutu II | |
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His Majesty (HM) Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II on the first left accompanied by his bodyguards at
Chatham House in October 2015 | |
| Born |
Otumfuo Osei Tutu May 6, 1950 Kumasi, Ashanti, Ashantiland, Empire of Ashanti |
| Residence | Manhyia Palace, Kumasi, Ashanti, Ashantiland, Empire of Ashanti |
| Alma mater | University of Professional Studies |
| Occupation |
Emperor of Ashanti and Ashantiland Emperor of the Empire of Ashanti Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology[3] |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Net worth |
 US$ 1.6–2 billion (2012)[4] GH₵ 7.5 trillion in Ashanti Ghanaian cedi gold bullion bars (gold bullion standard currency; 2015)[4] |
| Board member of | President and owner of Asante Kotoko SC |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Julia Osei Tutu (m. 2006) |
| Children | 6 children |
| Parent(s) |
Nana Kwame Boakye-Dankwa Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem, II |
| Website |
ManhyiaPalaceOnline |
Biography
He was born 6 May 1950 and named Nana Barima Kwaku Duah, the youngest of the five children of Ashanti Empress Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, Asantehemaa (Empress mother of the Empire of Ashanti). His father Nana Kwame Boakye-Dankwa was from Kantinkyere in Ashanti and was also the Brehyia Duke of Ashanti. Nana Kwame Boakye-Dankwa died on 1 January 2002, in Kumasi, Ashanti.
Osei Tutu has six children. His father had other offspring from other marriages, including Yaw Boateng, Kwaku Duah, Kwabena Agyei-Bohyen, Afua Sarpong and Ama Agyemang (Kumasi, Ashanti), Fredua Agyeman Prempeh, Nana Kwasi Agyemang Prempeh and Nana Kwasi Boachie Gyambibi (Kumasi, Ashanti).
Emperor Asantehene Osei Tutu II's name at birth, Nana Barima Kwaku Duah, is the name of the Ashanti emperor's paternal grandfather.
Titles and styles
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- 6 May 1950 – 26 April 1999: His Royal Highness Prince Nana Dua of the Empire of Ashanti
- 26 April 1999 – present: His Majesty The Asantehene (Emperor) of the Empire of Ashanti
Education
Osei Tutu had his "O" level education at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High School. He graduated in Philosophy with a first-class degree and degree of Doctor of Philosophy, conferred at a ceremony at The Barbican Centre on 11 January 2006.
Ashanti Union with Ghana
The Asantehene is highly revered in the Empire of Ashanti (Ashanti) and Ashantiland - Osei Tutu has frequently commented on the works of Ghanaian politicians.[5][6][7][8][9]
He received international media attention after some of the Ashanti crown jewels were allegedly stolen from an Oslo hotel in October 2012.[10][11][12]
Residence
Emperor Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the Empire of Ashanti resides at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the capital city of Ashanti and the Empire of Ashanti.[13]
References
- ↑ Queen consort Lady Julia Osei Tutu. The Kingdom of Ashanti Monarchy.
- 1 2 Kingdom of Ashanti Kings And Queens Of Asante.
- ↑ "Otumfuo Osei Tutu II - Chancellor". Official Website. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- 1 2 "Millionaires in Ghana: Who is Who?". 17 April 2012.
- ↑ "Asantehene expresses frustration over Sunshine CITI Project delay". Ghana news Agency, 4 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ "Asantehene appeals to all to share in the development of education". Ghana News Agency, 26 September 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ "Asantehene Urges President Mahama & Vice Amissah-Arthur To Remain Focused In Their Work". Ghana News Agency, 24 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ "Vice-President Amissah-Arthur pays courtesy call on Asantehene". Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ "Asantehene urges teachers to continue working hard". Retrieved 2012-10-25.
- ↑ "Asantehene's jewel: Norway police release CCTV footage of suspects". P.M. News Nigeria, 13 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ Two items in Asantehene's jewel case retrieved. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
- ↑ "BBC News - Ghana's Ashanti crown jewels stolen in Norway hotel". Bbc.co.uk. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ↑ "Asantehene Calls for More Education on Forest Plantation". Ghana News Agency, 2010-11-04. Web. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
External links
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