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Otumfuo Opoku Ware II (born Jacob Matthew Poku; 30 November 1919 – 26 February 1999) was the 15th Asantehene. He succeeded his uncle Osei Tutu Agyeman Prempeh II on 27 July 1970. [1] He ruled for 29 years until his death in February 1999. [2][3] He was succeeded by Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II.
Enstooled as Kumasihene from 22 June - 31 January 1935, after which he was installed as asantehene Under the British government until 27 May 1970. Otumfuo Nana Opoku Ware II. 6 July 1970 – 26 February 1999. Ruled as Ashanti King or Asantehene. Regent 26 February 1999 to 26 April 1999 Osei Bonsu II, the mamponghene.
Opoku Ware II, a direct descendant of Opoku Fofie, is the 15th asantehene (1970-1999). Among Opoku Fofie's siblings are two other asantehene: Osei Bonsu and Osei Yaw Akoto. The official version of the royal genealogy also includes Osei Kwame. [27] No mention is made of Akyaama, who reigned before Konadu Yaadom.
Opoku Ware I who succeeded Osei Tutu, led the integration of Akan states such as Tekyiman, Akyem and Kwahu into Asante after embarking on wars of conquest between 1720 and 1750. After the conquest of the Akyem in 1742, the Asante exerted power unto the coast.
Opoku Ware I. Opoku Ware I was the 2nd Asantehene of Oyoko heritage, who ruled the Ashanti Empire. Between 1718 and 1722, Opoku Ware became Asantehene during a period of civil disorder after the death of the 1st Asanthene. From 1720 to 1721, Opoku established his power. Throughout his reign, Opoku carried out a series of campaigns that expanded ...
Akan Kingdom of Ashanti King Osei Tutu II: Opoku Ware I: c. 1700: c. 1750 (aged 49–50) King; credited with being the "empire builder" of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti during his reign, which lasted from 1720 or as early as 1718 [83] [83] Queen Pokou: c. 1750-1760 - Queen; niece of Osei Kofi Tutu I and founder of the Baoule People I [84] Prempeh I
The Manhyia Palace (Akan: Oman hyia, English: Gathering of the people) is the seat of the Asantehene, as well as his official residence. It is located in Menshyia, Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The first palace is now a museum. Otumfuor Opoku Ware II built the new palace, which is close to the old one and is where the ...
Oheneba Lesley Akyaa Opoku Ware is the daughter of Victoria (née Victoria Nana Akua Afiiriyie Bando) and Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, the 15th King of the Ashanti Kingdom hence the prefix of her name, "Oheneba". [2] Both of her parents were from Ashanti royalty; they married in 1945. [3] Lesley is the youngest daughter of the Asantehene.