Osabarimba Kwesi Atta Welcomes Asantehene to Cape Coast Ahead of Mfantsipim’s Historic 150th Anniver

According to a report by JoyNews on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta, received Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Emintsimadze Palace in Cape Coast ahead of Mfantsipim School’s 150th anniversary celebration.

The reception brought together traditional leaders, schoolchildren and performers from the Centre for National Culture. Their drumming and singing provided a ceremonial welcome as the Asantehene arrived for the landmark event, which is being held in the historic Central Region city.

The welcome also followed customary practice. Osabarimba offered Otumfuo water, known locally as brɛsuo, together with assorted drinks. The Asantehene returned the gesture by presenting drinks to the palace, reflecting the reciprocal courtesies observed during traditional visits.

Otumfuo was scheduled to serve as guest speaker at the grand durbar on Saturday, November 14. His participation placed a prominent traditional leader at the centre of the celebrations, which bring together the school community and other stakeholders to recognise a century and a half of educational history.

Founded in Cape Coast in 1876, Mfantsipim is widely recognised as Ghana’s oldest secondary school. Established under the Methodist Church, it has developed a long-standing reputation for education and has produced alumni who have served in public life and contributed to different professional fields.

The anniversary marks 150 years since the institution began its work. The milestone offers the school, its old boys, current students and staff an opportunity to reflect on its history, acknowledge the people who have sustained it and consider its responsibilities to future generations.

The Asantehene’s attendance followed an invitation from the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association, which had earlier approached him about the anniversary programme. He accepted the invitation and indicated that he would attend the November celebrations.

Earlier anniversary activities brought together students, alumni and stakeholders through commemorative events leading up to Saturday’s main durbar.

Osabarimba’s reception at the palace formed part of the traditional engagements surrounding the visit. The anniversary durbar and related activities have drawn attention to Mfantsipim’s historic place in Ghanaian education, while bringing traditional leadership, alumni and the wider community together in Cape Coast.

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