The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has displayed his mastery of the traditional Akan dance, Adowa.
Otumfuo was away for over a month on a trip abroad and returned home to Ghana on Wednesday, April 23.
Amid a rousing welcome, the king of the Asante Kingdom mesmerised the crowd gathered at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi with the traditional Adowa dance.
In a video circulating on social media, the Asantehene demonstrated that he was indeed the custodian of the popular traditional dance.
The Otumfuo communicated his deep appreciation and emotions through hand and foot gestures in response to the warm reception he received.
The Adowa dance is performed at cultural ceremonies such as festivals, funerals, engagements and celebrations.
Nana Otuo Sereboe II, Juabenhene, and Akyeamfuo Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, Asafohene, led a delegation of traditional authorities to welcome the revered Ghanaian king.
Other officials who welcomed him included Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, former MP and NPP running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjo, and the GOC of the Central Command Brigadier General Matthew Opoku.
According to a post by Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio), the Otumfuo’s first port of call, following his arrival in Kumasi, was to visit the residence of Nana Konadu Yiadom II, Asantehemaa, the Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Upon his return, Otumfuo is expected to resume official duties after receiving a briefing from his traditional authorities on developments within the kingdom during his absence.
The TikTok video of the Asantehene’s arrival back home is below:
@nyamekese_k1Asanteman mo piawww✌️✌️✌️
