Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Warns Apostle Safo’s Family During Manhyia Visit: “Memp3 Basabasa Biaa”
- Sarah Adwoa Safo led a delegation of family members to the Manhyia Palace to officially inform the Asantehene of Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s death
- In a trending video, the Asante monarch appeared to urge the family of the late man of God and industrialist to strive for unity and avoid conflict
- Social media users shared varying responses, with many sympathising with Otumfuo over the passing of numerous prominent Asantes in 2025
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, appeared to warn the family of Apostle Safo to desist from infighting during a visit to Manhyia.
Source: TikTok
Former Dome Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, and a group of family members visited the Asante monarch’s palace on September 25, 2025.
The visit was to officially inform Otumfuo of the death of the Kristo Asafo founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’, who had died on September 11.
Otumfuo warns Adwoa Safo’s family
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh and shared by The Palace View on TikTok, the Safo family was seen before Otumfuo to officially deliver the news of Apostle Safo’s death.
Following their submission, the Asantehene, who was on a raised platform and surrounded by his court, acknowledged receipt of the message and delivered a few words to the family.
He was heard saying ‘memp3 basabasa biaa’ in the Ashanti Twi language, indicating that he wanted everything to go smoothly and without any conflict.
The warning occurred as the family of legendary musician, Daddy Lumba, remains mired in infighting following his death in July, with supporters of his two wives engaging in a bitter online beef.
The TikTok video of Otumfuo speaking to Adwoa Safo and her family is below.
Following the official visit, Adwoa Safo’s family head (abusuapanin) addressed the media to share the outcome of the meeting.
The TikTok video of him speaking is below.
Reactions to Adwoa Safo’s family visiting Manhyia
YEN.com.gh has compiled some comments reacting to the video of Adwoa Safo’s family visiting Manhyia to officially inform the Asantehene about Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s death.
Bemma Afya said:
"In fact, let's put everything aside. Otumfo has suffered this year paaaa ooooooo eiiii."
liltwitz0 wrote:
"Otumfour is stronger than me eii, event upon event, yet still strong. As a young man, I can’t mpo."
Fordjour Daniel commented:
"I had always prayed against this day, and it has finally happened, but God is the final decider. Rest well, Papa, you have really left a great legacy, and the entire country will continue remembering your name 😭😭😭😭."
Obaapa Akua Sylvia said:
"Honestly, our king is tired 🤦🏿🤦🏿. Please, you people should let him rest okay, the deaths this year are too much 😒😒"
LnG borehole drilling wrote:
"This year our king don suffer at first it was Nana Hemaa, then Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba) and now Apostle Kwadwo Safo."
Source: Facebook
Otumfuo meets Daddy Lumba's family
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's family visited Manhyia to officially inform Otumfuo about the legendary highlife musician's death.
During the meeting on August 4, 2025, the Asantehene gave the Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta the go-ahead to begin arranging the music icon's funeral.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
