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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Features Alongside Idris Elba In New Documentary On Gold
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Features Alongside Idris Elba In New Documentary On Gold

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • A new documentary called Gold: A Journey has spotlighted the significance of gold in Asante culture
  • The documentary follows Idris Elba on his adventure to learn about gold and features the Asantehene
  • Part of the Ghana section of the documentary was filmed during the Akwasidae Festival

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Asante culture was spotlighted in a new documentary that Hollywood star Idris Elba narrated.

The documentary, Gold: A Journey, was produced by the World Gold Council to explore.

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (L) and Idris Elba (R). Source: Facebook/@Berl Photography
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It explores the value of gold and various cultures and the historical significance of the precious metal.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II also featured heavily in the documentary's Ghana section, which was filmed during the Akwasidae Festival.

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Elba exchanged pleasantries with the Asantehene and expressed gratitude for being allowed to greet the Asante king.

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YEN.com.gh reported earlier sightings of Elba in Ghana when he was seen shooting the documentary.

The documentary also features stories about gold from Canada and South Africa.

Idris Elba Shares Plan Of Building Film Studio In Ghana

In a related story, Idris Elba paid a courtesy call to President Akufo-Addo during his visit to Ghana.

In his meeting with the president, he disclosed that his team has been working endlessly with the National Film Authority to establish an ultra-modern movie studio in the country.

The news has excited many Ghanaians as they take to social media to show their appreciation to the Hollywood star.

Otumfuo questions ongoing illegal mining despite interventions

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported in a separate story that the Asantehene was questioning the lack of willpower on the part of the security apparatus and the political leadership to fight illegal mining.

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He also said until recently, illegal small-scale mining had been ongoing in parts of the country for years, yet the environment saw no pollution.

The Asantehene has on many platforms spoken sternly against illegal mining in Ghana.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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