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  • Video: How East Legon Executive Club Members welcomed Otumfuo

    Video: How East Legon Executive Club Members welcomed Otumfuo

    Accra came to a standstill on Sunday, June 9, 2024, as Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II visited the Ga State at the invitation of Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

    In honour of the Asantehene, a special durbar was held at the Ga Mantse’s Palace, attracting numerous dignitaries who paid homage to the two traditional rulers.

    Among the notable attendees were members of the East Legon Executive Club, one of Ghana’s most exclusive associations, consisting of some of the country’s most successful and wealthy business tycoons. They announced their presence with a grand convoy of luxurious cars.

    A viral video showcased a lineup of several high-end automobiles driven by the club members to the event. The impressive collection included various editions of the Mercedes G-Class (G-Wagon) series, several Rolls Royce cars, a Bugatti Veyron, Cadillac Escalade, and other Mercedes models.

    Led by Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, owner of the Despite Media Group and Companies, the club members paid homage to both the Asantehene and the Ga Mantse during the durbar.

    Watch video below:

  • Luxury on display: G-Wagon, Bugatti, and others turn up at Asantehene’s arrival durbar

    Luxury on display: G-Wagon, Bugatti, and others turn up at Asantehene’s arrival durbar

    Accra came to a standstill on Sunday, June 9, 2024, as Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II visited the Ga State at the invitation of Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II in a grand durbar.

    A special durbar was held in honour of the Asantehene at the Ga Mantse’s Palace, attracting numerous dignitaries who gathered to pay homage to the two traditional rulers.

    Among the attendees were members of the East Legon Executive Club, one of Ghana’s most exclusive associations, comprising some of the country’s most successful and wealthy business tycoons.

    They made a grand entrance with a convoy of luxurious cars.

    A video spotted online shows an impressive lineup of extravagant vehicles driven by club members to the event, including various editions of the Mercedes G-Class (G-Wagon), multiple Rolls Royces, a Bugatti Veyron, a Cadillac Escalade, and other Mercedes models.

    The club, led by Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, owner of Despite Media Group and Companies, paid their respects to both the Asantehene and the Ga Mantse during the durbar.

  • This is why no one but Otumfuo wears 3 golden triangular necklaces during durbars

    This is why no one but Otumfuo wears 3 golden triangular necklaces during durbars

    At the grand durbar commemorating his 25th anniversary on Sunday, May 12, 2024, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, bedecked himself with three golden triangular necklaces known as “Adaaboɔ.”

    During a live telecast on GTV, a historian, Nana Frimpong, shed light on the significance of Otumfuo‘s necklaces. He likened the Adaaboɔ to medals bestowed upon soldiers for their bravery in war.

    Nana Frimpong elaborated that, within Asante tradition, the Adaaboɔ necklace is exclusively reserved for chiefs who have achieved remarkable feats for the kingdoms, either personally or through their lineage.

    He emphasized that this adornment is deeply rooted in Asante customs, where the attire of chiefs at traditional events mirrors the hierarchical structure of the kingdom.

    Furthermore, he explained that, similar to military services where ranks dictate attire, a chief’s rank determines the adornments they are entitled to wear at such durbars.

    “The necklace is a triangle, originating from ancient Israel and Egypt. The Amanhene, paramount chiefs wear one, while the Abrempong, other royals do not.

    “However, the Otumfuo is entitled to wear up to three. The Abrempong, though royals, cannot don the Adaaboɔ because the hierarchical order does not permit them. It is exclusively the Amanhene who may wear one, and the Asantehene, up to three,” he explained.

    “These ornaments are akin to medals given to soldiers who have distinguished themselves in war. Your rank determines the medal you are entitled to wear. This is similar to the ‘ahenema’ the sandals that they wear.

    “That is why you see some of the chiefs in golden sandals. Not every chief has the privilege to adorn themselves in gold from head to toe,” he said.

  • Edina Traditional Area celebrates Bakatue festival

    Edina Traditional Area celebrates Bakatue festival

    The Paramount Chief of the Edina Traditional Area, Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI, have led a procession of chiefs in a palanquin to the durbar grounds as part of the climax of the Bakatue festival.

    The festival, celebrated in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region, had a theme focused on promoting local industries and youth employment.

    The durbar, characterized by vibrant displays of tradition and culture, featured Asafo dances and attracted a diverse audience from within and outside the country.

    In his address, Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI expressed gratitude to the ancestors and residents of the area for their support throughout his 25-year reign.

    He also acknowledged the government’s role in the construction of the Elmina Fishing Harbor, emphasizing its potential to boost economic activities in the region.

    Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI called on the government to facilitate the dredging of the Brenya Lagoon in Elmina, complementing the fishing harbor project and enhancing the tourism and fishing prospects of the area. He also appealed for a review of the law on transshipment (“saiko”) to recognize its positive impact on local fishing communities.

    Additionally, Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI urged the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipal Assembly to collaborate with the Edina Traditional Council in regulating the allocation of spots for kiosks and other facilities to ensure planned development and promote Edina as a preferred tourism destination.

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, representing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, encouraged corporate bodies and individuals to partner with the government in providing employment opportunities for the youth.

    He also assured that the appeal for dredging the Benya Lagoon would be forwarded to the government for consideration.