“Ahoho Da”: All Ethnic Groups Celebrating with Otumfuo

At least 43 ethnic communities in Asanteman will convene at the Manhyia Palace today for the highly anticipated “Ahoho Da” to exhibit their culture and tradition.

The event is not limited to tribal groups in Ghana as some are from various African countries including neighbouring Nigeria.

The event is part of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the 16th Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II whose reign has been exceptionally illustrious and exemplary.

Some of the tribes to participate in the event include Banda community, the Bargu community, the Baribari community, the Basari community, the Bimorba community, the Bisa community, the Bulsa community, the Buzu community, the Chaala community, the Chamba community, the Chilinga community, the Chokosi community, the Dagomba community, the Dandawa community, the Ewe community, the Fante community, the Frafra community, the Fulani community, the Gurushie-sissala community, the Gonja community and the Hausa community.

Other participants are the Igbo community, the Kado community, the Kantoshi community, the Konkonba community, the Kotokoli community, the Kusasi community, the Katsina Nankani community, the Kodogo community, the Kwahu Community, the Mamprusi community, the Moshie community, the Nzema community, the Nufawa community, the Songhai community, the Summa community, the Tuba community, the Wala community, the Wangara community, the Yadega community, the Yanga community, the Yoruba community and the Zabarma community.

Dignitaries expected for the event also include Naba Musah Akambonga II the President Council of Zongo Chiefs in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Mohammed Abu Banda, the 1st Vice President Council of Zongo Chiefs, Zongo Nkosuohene Ali Barry and government bodies.

Asanteman since time immemorial has opened its doors to all non-Asantes and proven to be more than home to such groups with most being bestowed lands by Asantehene and having their places of settlement named after their ethnicity. Such places in Asanteman include Dagombaline, Fante New Town, Anloga, and Zongo.

These ethnic groups are led by chiefs recognized by the Asantehene.

His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on numerous occasions has expressed his highest regard for these groups. According to him, Asanteman was built with such people and thus his utmost regard for them.