Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, captivated audiences at the British Museum with a landmark lecture on “Asante Culture and Heritage: Past and Present.” The event commemorated the Asantehene’s Silver Jubilee and explored the rich history of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Distinguished guests, including former President John Agyekum Kufuor, gathered to witness the occasion. The Asantehene made a grand entrance in a classic Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, greeted by cheers from museum officials and attendees.

During his address, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed frustration over British laws that hindered the return of Ashanti artefacts looted during the Sagrenti War in 1874. Despite widespread acknowledgment that these items were acquired unlawfully, the legal barriers persist, leaving the Asantehene puzzled by their endurance. .