A Ghanaian Chief’s Birthday; Mampong Hene celebrates 84th birthday in grand style

Asante Mampong is the home of the second Highest power of Asanteman, the Silver Stool. The custodian of the Silver Stool, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, is second in command to the Asante King, Otumfour Osei Tutu II who is the custodian of the Golden Stool.

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II was born on December 31st, 1939 in Sekyere West as Saint Oswald Gyimah-Kessie. He became the Mampong hene in 1996, having reigned for 26 years and counting. To mark the 84th year of Daasbre Osei Bonsu II, a memorable event was organized by family and friends in his behalf.

Nana Agyakuma Difie II, Mampong hemaa graced the occasion, sharing her fond memories of Daasebre and wishing him many more years to come.
Other dignitaries to grace the occasion included the Linguist of Asumanya chief, the queen mothers of Mampong, the sub-chiefs of Mampong, the Muslim community,