The saying goes that “black is not just beautiful; it’s magical,” and that was evident when Asanteman gathered at the Manhyia Palace dressed in black to mark the end of the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War.
Although the event reflected the solemnity of Asanteman’s past, where Kumasi was devastated and thousands of soldiers lost their lives, the beauty of the occasion was undeniable.
People from all walks of life came to the Palace to remember the war between Asanteman and the British in 1874.
Called the Kuntunkuni Durbar, paramount chiefs, queens, and leaders of the various divisions of the Kumasi Traditional Council arrived in Palanquins escorted by sword-bearing traditional guards and accompanied by traditional drummers.
The event was graced by Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III and Lady Julia Osei Tutu, the wife of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Among the attendees were Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Second Lady Samira Bawumia, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin, former President John Dramani Mahama, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Hon Akosuah Fremah Opare, British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E Harriet Thompson, the Head of the Centre of West African Studies at Birmingham University, Prof Tom McCaskie, Lawyer Yaw Boafour, President of the Ghana Bar Association, Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Birender Singh, former Chief Justice Anin Yeboah, former Minister for Food and Agriculture Dr Afriyie Akoto, founder of Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, owner of Despite Media, Dr Osei Kwame Despite, and astute businessman Dr Ofori Sarpong.
Below Are Some Pictures From The Event:
BY HAJARA FUSEINI FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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