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Nana Badu Bonsu II: The Return of a Lost King’s Head and a People’s Healing

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The story of Nana Badu Bonsu II is one of pain, war, loss, and finally, healing. He was a powerful king of the Ahanta people who lived during the 1800s, a time when European colonial powers were taking control of African lands. In 1837, Nana Badu Bonsu II led a rebellion against Dutch colonial rulers. … Read more

Otumfuo Destools Senior Court Linguist Over Misconduct and Lineage Dispute

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       Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II The Asanteman Council has destooled Kyeame Kofi Nti, a senior linguist in the court of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, after finding him guilty of multiple charges including misconduct, extortion, abuse of traditional authority and questions over his royal lineage. The decision was reached on Monday at … Read more