Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
| Osei Tutu II | |||||
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| Asantehene of Asante; Kumasehene of Kumasi | |||||
 Osei Nana Otumfuo Tutu II | |||||
| King of the Kingdom of Asante | |||||
| Reign | 26 April 1999 – present | ||||
| Coronation | 26 April 1999 | ||||
| Predecessor | Otumfuo Opoku Ware II | ||||
| Spouse | Lady Julia Osei Tutu[1] | ||||
| Issue | 6 children (6 offsprings) | ||||
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| House | House of Oyoko Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Nana Kwame Boakye | ||||
| Mother | Queen Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem | ||||
| Born |
6 May 1950 Kumasi | ||||
Osei Tutu II (Otumfuo Osei Tutu, born 6 May 1950), is the 16th King Asantehene of the Kingdom of Ashanti absolute monarchy and head of the Ashanti Royal house of the House of Oyoko King of Ashanti and the Ashanti people in Ashanti, Ghana.[2] King Osei Tutu ascended the 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 | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Otumfuo Osei Tutu May 6, 1950 Kumasi, Ashanti, Kingdom of Ashanti |
| Residence | Manhyia Palace, Kumasi, Ashanti, Kingdom of Ashanti |
| Alma mater | University of Professional Studies |
| Occupation |
King of the Kingdom of Ashanti King of Akanland Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology[3] |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Net worth |
 US$ 1.6–2 billion (average)[4] |
Board member of | President and Owner of Asante Kotoko SC |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Osei Tutu (m. 2006) |
| Children | 6 Offsprings |
| Parent(s) |
Nana Kwame Boakye-Dankwa Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem, II |
| Website | |
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ManhyiaPalaceOnline | |
Biography
He was born 6 May 1950 and named Nana Barima Kwaku Dua. Osei Tutu is the youngest of the five children of Ashanti Queen Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem, II, Asantehemaa (Queen mother of the Kingdom of Ashanti). His father's name is Nana Kwame Boakye-Dankwa. He 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 children from other marriages, including Yaw Boateng (living in Canada), Kwaku Duah (USA), Kwabena Agyei-Bohyen, Afua Sarpong and Ama Agyemang (Kumasi, Ashanti), Fredua Agyeman Prempeh (USA), and Nana Kwasi Agyemang Prempeh.
King Asantehene Osei Tutu II' name at birth, Nana Barima Kwaku Duah, is the name of the Ashanti king's paternal grandfather.
Titles and styles
| Monarchical styles of King Asantehene Osei Tutu II of the Kingdom of Ashanti | |
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| Reference style | His Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
| Alternative style | Asantehene ma Asanteman |
- 6 May 1950 – 26 April 1999: His Royal Highness Prince Nana Dua of the Kingdom of Ashanti
- 26 April 1999 – present: His Majesty The Asantehene (King) of the Kingdom of Ashanti
Education
He graduated in Philosophy with a first class degree and degree of Doctor of Philosophy, conferred at a ceremony at The Barbican Centre, London on 11 January 2006.
Union with Ghana
The Asantehene is highly revered in the Kingdom of Ashanti - 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
King Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the Kingdom of Ashanti resides at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the capital city of the Kingdom of Ashanti.[13]
References
- ↑ Queen consort Lady Julia Osei Tutu. The Kingdom of Ashanti Monarchy.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.
- ↑ "Millionaires in Ghana: Who is Who?". 17 April 2012.
- ↑ Asantehene expresses frustration over Sunshine CITI Project delay. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ Asantehene appeals to all to share in the development of education. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ↑ Asantehene Urges President Mahama & Vice Amissah-Arthur To Remain Focused In Their Work. 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. 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.
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