Ashanti Sub-Chief Sells Ghana At BET Awards, Wears Expensive Kente, Golden Native Sandals

Ashanti Sub-Chief Sells Ghana At BET Awards, Wears Expensive Kente, Golden Native Sandals

  • A video of a sub-chief in the Ashanti Region representing Ghana at the BET Awards has gone viral on social media
  • The distinguished chief sold Ghana well at the event as he was clad in expensive traditional outfits
  • Netizens who saw the post were impressed and took to the comment section to express their views

An Ashanti sub-chief captured global attention at the BET Awards by showcasing the richness of Ghanaian culture.

Clad in exquisite Kente cloth and adorned with golden native sandals, Nana Bediako Brogya Sarpong, the Agogo Dompeahene, made a grand entrance to the award ceremony venue.

Ashanti sub-chief sells Ghana at BET Awards, wears expensive Kente, golden native sandals
Photos of Nana Brogya Sarpong Image source: Nana Brogya Sarpong
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The BET Awards is an annual event that recognises the achievements of people in the entertainment industry.

This year, it was marked on June 30, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Nana Bediako Brogya Sarpong was among the dignities that graced the occasion.

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He did not forget to sell the rich Ghanaian culture to the international community. His attire drew admiration from many attendees and viewers worldwide.

Kente symbolising Ghanaian heritage

The Kente cloth, known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colours, symbolises Ghanaian heritage and royalty. Nana Brogya Sarpong's choice to wear this traditional fabric was a testament to his pride in his roots and his desire to share Ghana's cultural wealth with a broader audience.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to video of Nana Brogya Sarpong at BET Awards

The video of Nana Brogya Sarpong at the BET Awards has drawn various reactions from netizens, who have taken to the comment section to express their views.

@christopherfranka wrote:

"Gye wo two."

@user3349775199500 wrote:

"Kisses emojis"

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Pretty Ashanti Queen Mothers wear Expensive Kente, Arrive At Otumfuo's Durbar In Style: "No Make-Up"

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that stunning photos of Ashanti queen mothers arriving at the outdooring of the Golden Stool have popped up on social media.

Queen mothers of various towns and clans in the Ashanti Region arrived at the Manhyia Palace in style to commemorate the outdoor display of the Golden Stool. The pretty queen mothers were captured wearing expensive Kente while walking majestically to the Durbar grounds.

Netizens who thronged the comment section were thrilled by the elegance of the queen mothers.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh