Asantehene

/ æˈʃæntɪˌhɛnɪ /

noun

1. the ruler of the Ashanti people of Ghana

Example Sentences

Royal historian Osei Bonsu Sarfo Kantanka, who works for the Asantehene, told the BBC that anybody wanting to criticise the leader must follow specific steps.

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If the apology were accepted, the Agona chief would then convey the message to the Asantehene and then set a date to take her to Manhye Palace for another apology.

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His official title is the "Asantehene" - but he is also referred to as "Nyame Kessie" which means greater god, and as such he is treated with maximum respect.

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Seeking to apologise for her comments, Ms Pokua on Monday went to Manhye Palace in Kumasi where the Asantehene lives.

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"Take your cursed self and your troubles with you. Whatever comes your way in the future, deal with it on your own. Do not ever return here," the Asantehene told her, according to local media.

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