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Otumfuo to attend grand Akwasidae in Maryland in US
It will be a historic for Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to preside over a special Akwasidae Festival Celebration at Bowie State University in Maryland.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been invited to join the Asante community in the United States, together with Ghanaians across North America, for a grand 'Akwasidae' observance on August 30, 2026, in MarylandDubbed, “A legacy of unity, a future of excellence,” the celebration is expected to be held at Bowie State University in Maryland.
The Maryland historic celebration will provide a unique opportunity for Ghanaians, Asantes, members of the African diaspora, scholars, students, and friends of Ghanaian culture to experience the beauty, dignity, and traditions of the Asante Kingdom, according to the head of media and publicity of the organising committee, Kyeame Danso.
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