Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Mesmerises Crowd with Adowa Dance Upon Return from Abroad

• Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II thrilled crowds at Prempeh I Airport with his Adowa dance after returning from a month-long trip abroad
• The revered king expressed his emotions and appreciation through traditional hand and foot gestures during a rousing welcome in Kumasi
• Top officials and traditional leaders joined in welcoming Otumfuo back as netizens reacted with admiration to his dance moves online

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has displayed his mastery of the traditional Akan dance, Adowa.

Otumfuo was away for over a month on a trip abroad and returned home to Ghana on Wednesday, April 23.

Amid a rousing welcome, the king of the Asante Kingdom mesmerised the crowd gathered at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi with the traditional Adowa dance.

In a video circulating on social media, the Asantehene demonstrated that he was indeed the custodian of the popular traditional dance.

The Otumfuo communicated his deep appreciation and emotions through hand and foot gestures in response to the warm reception he received.

The Adowa dance is performed at cultural ceremonies such as festivals, funerals, engagements and celebrations.

Nana Otuo Sereboe II, Juabenhene, and Akyeamfuo Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, Asafohene, led a delegation of traditional authorities to welcome the revered Ghanaian king.

Other officials who welcomed him included Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, former MP and NPP running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjo, and the GOC of the Central Command Brigadier General Matthew Opoku.

According to a post by Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio), the Otumfuo’s first port of call, following his arrival in Kumasi, was to visit the residence of Nana Konadu Yiadom II, Asantehemaa, the Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Upon his return, Otumfuo is expected to resume official duties after receiving a briefing from his traditional authorities on developments within the kingdom during his absence.

The TikTok video of the Asantehene's arrival back home is below:

Netizens react to Otumfuo's Adowa dance moves

Netizens who chanced on the video of the Otumfuo's dance moves took to the comments section to react.

YEN.com.gh compiled a few of these reactions below.

@Ekua Adepa said:

"I wish I could understand the meaning of the dance."

@Ella replied:

"Every part of Asanteman belongs to him. That's the meaning."

@Don Carleon also said:

"Eeeih Otumfour can dance papa,,,, nanso ohene bi deɛ beat nam 1 na asa nso nam 9."

@Rebel also said:

"I am pure and one hundred per cent Fante, but truth be told, I love Asantehene so much, especially how he dances. Wow. Nana piaw."

Otumfuo receives honorary degree from UCC

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene was honoured by one of Ghana's prestigious universities.

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) conferred on Otumfuo an honorary doctorate for his efforts in promoting harmony, unity and development.

The conferment of the honorary award by UCC generated conversation on social media, with many Ghanaians congratulating the monarch.

Source: YEN.com.gh