Video: Otumfuo arrives at Manhyia to prepare for Akwasidae

All is set for the grand Akwasidae which marks the Asantehene’s 25 years occupation of the Golden Stool on Sunday May 12, 2024.

The word “Akwasidae” means “the day of the sacred stool” in the Ashanti language. The sacred stool is an important symbol of the Ashanti people and represents the unity and strength of their community. During the festival, the stool is brought out for all to see and to pay homage to.

All is set for the grand Akwasidae in honour of the silver jubilee of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s reign as Asantehene.#3NewsGH pic.twitter.com/UbWbGFsHT0

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In Akan, ‘adae’ means ‘place of rest’, and as such Akwasidae is when past kings are called upon to invoke their blessings on the people. Prior to Akwasidae, the preceding Saturday evening, known as Memeneda Dapaa, sees elderly women of the Stool conveying emblematic songs to the palace grounds.

 

HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II arrives at Manhyia to prepare for Akwasidae #AkomaNews #AkomaFM pic.twitter.com/zdgQCPfO6Q

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