Daasebre Osei Bonsu II: Video of Late Mamponghene's Only Child Resurfaces, Ghanaians React

• An old video of Dr Gyimah Kese talking lovingly about her father, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has resurfaced online
• The video was culled from a documentary released in 2023 to celebrate the late Mamponghene's 85th birthday
• The video garnered significant traction as Ghanaians mourned the late paramount chief and Silver Stool occupant

A woman believed to be the daughter of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Paramount Chief of the Mampong Traditional Area in the Ashanti, who recently passed away, has resurfaced online.

The beautiful and well-spoken woman, identified as Dr Naana Gyimah Kese, is reportedly the only child born to the late Mamponghene and his wife, Naana Abena Agyakumah.

The video was culled from a documentary released in 2023 in celebration of the late patriarch's 85th birthday.

The documentary featured Engineer Atta Poku, a key figure at the Manhyia Palace, the Mamponghene's wife, and some other royal members.

Dr Naana Gyimah, honouring her dad on her 85th birthday, said in the tribute:

"Daasebere Nana Osei Bonsu - Daddy, as I call him - is a remarkable person and an amazing father. It's been my good fortune that God chose him to play that role in my life. I adore him, my children adore him. There's nothing he will not do for me and mine. The best part is because of how good and amazing he's been, it's easy for me to see God as the loving father that he is."

In the documentary, the daughter of the paramount chief wished that her father would live for 20 more years. Unfortunately, the Mamponghene passed away about a year later at age 86.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, news broke out about his passing. The Mampong Traditional Council (MTC) later confirmed the news.

Profile of the late Mamponghene

Born Oswald Gyimah-Kessie in 1939, the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II was enstooled as Mamponghene on August 25, 1996.

He succeeded his uncle, Nana Atakora Amaniampong II. The Mamponghene's reign as the occupant of the revered Silver Stool positioned him as the second-in-command to the Otumfuo in the Asante traditional hierarchy.

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II was a seasoned lawyer and economist who served as Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He started his career as an Assistant Registrar in 1970 and rose to become the Registrar in 1991, serving in the role until his retirement in 2000.

The product of Prempeh College and the University of Ghana, Legon, had a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics, Political Science and Modern History and also holds an LLB (Hons) in Law.

Many Ghanaians revered the late Mamponghene for his diplomatic skills and unwavering commitment to both his community and Ghana's chieftaincy institutions.

He was the longest-serving Mamponghene in over 90 years. According to Ejurahene, Barima Osei Hwedie II, who is the traditional son of the Mamponghene, until Daasebre Osei Bonsu II's ascension to the Amanimapong Stool, no chief served more than five years, some were destooled while others like Nana Attakora Amaniampong, the Osei Bonsu's uncle he succeeded, abdicated.

Mamponghene's daughter's tribute to dad stirs reactions

The video caught the attention of social media. YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Mamponghene's daughter's video making rounds online after his death.

Abdulai said:

"Carbon copy."

Kwasi Ofori wrote:

"As a product of Prempeh College why wouldn't he produce such an Elegant and Exquisite Woman. 💚❤️💯👌👍."

user5343671025034 remarked:

"One thing I like about Nana is that he does not discriminate. Rest Well Great Leader."

Adwoa papabi noted:

"Dr you are so beautiful 🥰."

Nana Sarfo Kantanka shared:

"Accept my condolences my dear daughter."

oheneyere De Lioness 🦁✝️🙏🏾 added:

"Dis man death dey pain me I don’t know why 😭."

Mamponghene's last public appearance

In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported on the last public appearance of Mamponghene before his passing in April 2025.

The chief had summoned rampaging supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over alleged tribalist comments.

The gathering followed a two-day protest by NDC supporters on April 9 and 10 to resist a rumoured nomination of Esther Dwomoh.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh