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On Sunday, August 4, 2024, the King of the Ashanti Kingdom,\u00a0Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, showcased his traditional dancing skills during the 6th Akwasidae celebration in London.<\/p>\n
The Asantehene, who also owns the Ghana Premier League team Kumasi\u00a0Asante Kotoko, honoured the club\u2019s tradition by dancing to its anthem during the event.<\/p>\n Dressed in yellow kente cloth and adorned with royal rings, Otumfuo danced in his palanquin to the Kotoko anthem, which was sung by an individual at the durbar.<\/p>\n In a video shared by Adom TV on August 6, 2024, the Asantehene is seen smiling broadly, moving his hands and body in tune with the Kotoko anthem.<\/p>\n The video has sparked enthusiastic reactions on social media, with many individuals and sports fans praising the king for promoting Kotoko\u2019s tradition to an international audience.<\/p>\n About the Akwasidae<\/strong><\/p>\n The Akwasidae Festival is a vibrant celebration held by the Ashanti people in Ghana. It occurs every six weeks on a Sunday, in accordance with the Ashanti calendar.<\/p>\n The festival is deeply rooted in ancestral reverence and remembrance, honouring past kings and noble feats.<\/p>\n It is a time when the Asantehene (the king of Ashanti), sub-kings, and subjects come together at Manhyia in Kumasi to celebrate the Golden Stool, a symbol of the kingdom\u2019s unity and its cultural heritage.<\/p>\n During Akwasidae, the community engages in drumming, dancing, and singing to honour their ancestors and lesser gods, known as abosom.<\/p>\n It is a day of communal gathering, vibrant attire, and cultural expression that underscores the Ashanti people\u2019s connection to their past and their ongoing cultural legacy.<\/p>\n Watch the video below:<\/strong><\/p>\n AKWASIDAE FESTIVAL: Asante Kotoko sings team’s anthem in London as part of celebration #AdomSports<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xo1fV1qJyM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adom TV (@adom_tv) August 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Source: www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n