“Asantehene to Get Back Stolen Gold Treasures”
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The Manhyia palace is set to receive 28 more looted gold ornament and regalia from AngloGold Ashanti in South Africa These items being returned date back to nineteenth-century creations of royal artisans of Asante Court The official presentation of the returned items is expected to be at a mini durbar at the Manhyia Palace.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to receive more looted gold ornaments as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate Ghana’s cultural heritage.

These treasures, stolen during colonial times, are being returned to their rightful owners, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s cultural restitution journey.

This repatriation underscores global recognition of Ghana’s rich history and the Asantehene’s stewardship of Ashanti heritage.

Oheneba Kwame Kyeremeh

Journalist, Content Writer