THE JUABENHENE

Daasebre Otuo Serebour II, Juabenhene ( 1971-- Present )
Dwaben Adu Ampoforo Antwi Konkorihene.

Daasebre At 70.

The Ruler of New Juaben, in Ghana, sits in state in Accra. On his left is the Queen of Yilo
Krobo, neighbouring state to New Juaben. They were representing the Eastern Region at a
durbar to mark the arrival of President Bush in Ghana.

Nana Oti Boateng I, embracing President Bush of USA. Nana, is
looking rather youthful, for someone said to have clocked 70.
Daasebre, what's the secret? Credit: Reuters

Nana Oti Boateng I

Daasebre Oti Boateng I, looking rather youthful
at the age of 70.

Osekyerehene Osei Hwedie, Okyerefo) of New Juaben.

Nana Osei Hwedie of New Juaben. Nana ruled from 1930 to 1936.
Adikanfo) ay3 bi, ampa, Nananom ay3 bi.
Odehye kronkron, dayie. Credit: All due credit to a son of Juaben/New Juaben, of the House of Mmorontuo.

An Authentic Bono, Yet, An Integral Part Of Asanteman.

The Wenchihene ( now deceased), Osagyefuo Abrefa Mbore Bediatuo VI, sitting in state in Kumasi during the celebration of an Akwasidae Kesee festival of Asanteman ( encompassing all who acknowledge allegiance to the Golden Stool, irrespective of a geographical situation).

Nana Wenchihene ( an authentic Bono, unlike some, who want to throw dust into our eyes ) was instrumental in the creation of the Brong Ahafo administrative region, yet, unlike that cabal of renegades and retrogressives, he still acknowledges the ancient and time-honoured links and ties, his Oman, Wenchi, has with Kumasi and Asanteman at large.

Nana Abrefa, dayie. Credit: Getty Images

Osekyerehene Is Seated

Okyerefo) Otuo Serebour II, Ruler of Juaben, at a function in Accra.
Nana is seen in the predominantly white kente.