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	Osei Tutu
		OSEI TUTU was the most noted ruler of the Ashanti, a powerful, warlike, and highly disciplined people of West Africa, whose history goes back more than 2000 years.
		Osei Tutu succeeded to the throne in I697, upon the death of his uncle, Obiria Yebo.
		On her return, Osei Tutu noticed that she was an expectant mother and swore that he would not rest until he had Bosinante's head.
	www.ijebu.org /conquerors/oseiTutu (1176 words)

	Oseitutu Check Out (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Osei Tutu was the fourth ruler in Asante royal history, succeeding his uncle Obiri Yeoba.
		The ruler-in essence the religious and political leader-and the occupant of the stool was to be known as the Asantehene and to be subsequently selected from the lineage of Osei Tutu and Obiri Yeoba.
		Osei Tutu and his adviser, Okomfo Anokye, forged the Asante Union from a number of different clan groups who submerged their old rivalries and hatred for the common good-the overthrow of their common oppressor, the Denkyira.
	www.oseitutu.com /main.php?place=MeetTheKing (571 words)

	Osei Kofi Tutu I - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Osei Kofi Tutu I was the founder of the Ashanti Confederacy, a loosely knit group of city states.
		He became Kumasehene, ruler of the city of Kumasi, in 1675, succeeding his uncle Obiri Yeboah.
		The Ashanti Confederacy was officially formed in 1701 and Osie Tutu was crowned Asantehene.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Osei_Kofi_Tutu_I (222 words)

	Crime & Punishment of Monday, 26 July 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Tony Osei Tutu, husband of Madam Martha Nkrumah, who was alleged to be having an affair with the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr.
		According to Osei Tutu when he attempted to take custody of the children Broni instigated his wife to report him to the police as a result of which he was arrested and detained and was denied access to his children.
		Osei Tutu, who said there had never been any prior threat on their marriage before stated attempts to reconcile their differences had failed and not even the interventions of elders, and family members could bring them back together.
	www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/crime/artikel.php?ID=62538 (440 words)

	Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		King Otumfuo Osei Tutu, is the 16th Asantehene, King of the Asantes.
		By name, he is in direct succession to the founder of the Asante Kingdom Otumfuo Osei Tutu I.
		Born on 6 May 1950, and named Barima Kwaku Dua, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, He is the youngest of the five children of Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem, II, Asantehemaa (Queen mother of Asante).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Otumfuo_Nana_Osei_Tutu_II (140 words)

	Osei Tutu Secondary School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Osei Tutu Secondary School started in 1940 as Osei Tutu Boys Boarding School, a middle boys boarding school in a bungalow located directly opposite Freeman College, Kumasi, Ghana.
		The school was named after Nana Osei Tutu I, the Asantehene and founder of the Asante Kingdom of Ghana.
		Osei Tutu Training College was administered as a dual institution until the Training College component was phased out in 1975.
	www.oseitutuschool.net /main.asp?body_arg=about&side_arg=background (559 words)

	www.ghana.co.uk - History & Culture
		Under Osei Tutu's rule, the confederacy of Asante states was transformed into an empire with its capital at Kumasi.
		Osei Tutu was strongly influenced by the high priest, Anokye, who, tradition asserts, caused a stool of gold to descend from the sky to seal the union of Asante states.
		Osei Tutu permitted newly conquered territories that joined the confederation to retain their own customs and Chiefs, who were given seats on the Asante state council.
	www.ghana.co.uk /history/history/pre_colonial.htm (1371 words)

	AfricanAmericanBud.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Osei Tutu was the founder and first king of the Asante nation, a great West African forest kingdom in what is now Ghana.
		Under Osei Tutu, the loose-knit coalition was unified not only by this common throne but also by a common capital city (Kumase), a common festival celebrating the yam harvest and a common enemy - the Denkyeras, powerful rivals and an ever-present threat to Asante survival.
		During Osei Tutu’s reign, the geographic area of Asante tripled in size.
	www.africanamericanbud.com /page.asp?p=102 (196 words)

	golddigger asante history
		Osei Tutu soon expanded his authority, initially by placing the communities within a radius of about fifty miles of Kumasi under his control, and eventually by challenging Denkyira itself.
		Osei Tutu was succeeded by Opoku Ware, who increased Asante¹s gold trade, tried to reduce dependence on European imports by establishing local distilling and weaving industries, and greatly increased the size of Asante.
		Between 1801 and 1824, Asantehene Osei Bonsu resisted the spread of British influence, and led the defense of Kumasi when the British attacked in 1824.
	freespace.virgin.net /jbma.net/archive/minehistory (1289 words)

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		Luckily when she returns, she had a son and in appreciation of the priest's assistance the boy, Osei Kofi was named Osei Tutu.
		As a youth, Osei Tutu was sent to the court of king of Denkyira where he fell in love with the sister of the king and impregnated her.
		Osei Tutu was made a paramount chief of Asante on the will of all the chiefs.
	www.allghanadata.com /afsts/localhist2.htm (4159 words)

	Asantehene success (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu, 49, successor to Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, who died on February 25 this year, held the "Mponponsuo", the state sword in his right hand, espoused the greatness, achievements and conquests of his ancestors and pledge to blaze their trail.
		Earlier Baffuo Awuah the fifth, Bantamahene and acting President of the Kumasi Traditional Council on behalf of the 'Kontire Division' called on Otumfuo Osei Tutu co-operate with his subjects and not to be bossy.
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu the second, the newly-installed but yet to be enstooled Asantehene can now sit in court as a ruler but will not be expected to hold an opinion of his own, as he is presumed not to be conversant with the affairs of the state.
	www.ashanti.com.au /asannew.html (2113 words)

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		With the assistance of Okonfo Anokye, a priest, a golden stool was devised that served as a symbol of unity for all member states in the Kingdom.
		OTUMFUO Osei Tutu II, known in private life as Nana Kweku Dua, a business executive was among seven contestants who were vying for the vacant golden stool.
		The rulers are Nana Osei Tutu (1680 tp 1717),
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	Kings & Queens of Africa: Osei Tutu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Osei Tutu was the founder and first king of the Asante nation, a great West African forest kingdom in what is now Ghana.
		He was able to convince a half dozen suspicious chiefs to join their states under his leadership when, according to legend, the Golden Stool descended from heaven and came to rest on Osei Tutu's knees, signifying his choice by the gods.
		During Osei Tutu's reign, the geographic area of Asante tripled in size.
	www.freedomtrail.org /oseitutu.htm (121 words)

	Asante History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Okomfo Anokye declared the stool to be symbol of the new Asante union (Asanteman)in unity and spirit (sunsum).
		As the successor of Nana Osei Tutu, Otumfuo Opoku Ware I, among his many accomplishments, was his institution of the Great Oath (Ntamkesie Miensa, Kromantse, ne Memenda) into Asante jurisprudence.
		The oath is solemnly invoked to mark the defeat and death of Nana Ose Tutu at Kromantse near Pra River during the war against Akyem.
	acona-usacanada.org /asantehistory1.html (1296 words)

	Ghana Review International - A Free News agency for Ghanaian News
		Other measures instituted by Osei Tutu I to ensure the stability of Asante included the Odwira festival — which rekindled the spirit of nationalism and oneness; the Asante Constitution, the Great Oath of Asante (Ntamkese), which carried judicial sanctions; and the Asantemanhyiamu (Asante Parliament).
		4th - Nana Osei Kwadwo Okoawia (1764-1777) Nana Kusi Oboadum was succeeded by Nana Osei Kwadwo Okoawia as the fourth occupant of the Golden Stool — 1764-1777.
		Nana Osei Kwadwo started the practice of assigning civilian officials to the capitals of vassal states in favour of military men who were considered undiplomatic and caused havoc on the job.
	www.ghanareview.com /review/index.php?class=Arts&date=2004-05-07&id=3946 (3798 words)

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		Isaac Osei, who is also the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Secretariat Board of Governors took the opportunity to explain developments in Ghana since NPP Government assumed office and added that the government had succeeded in laying a solid foundation for the accelerated growth of the country.
		The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged Ghanaians to always think first about the interest of the nation and not allow their personal interests to becloud the development agenda of the nation.
		Osei said Ghana was setting a standard in democracy, rule of law, good governance and support for the private sector as the engine of growth in Africa through pragmatic policies and collaboration with his neighbouring countries.
	www.ghana-com.co.uk /pr1103.html (3215 words)

	Welcome To Kumasi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II King Otumfuo Osei Tutu, is the 16th Asantehene, King of the Asantes.
		However, in the case of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, born on May 6, 1950, and named Barima Kwaku Dua, this is one trip he cannot take down memory lane.
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the youngest of the five children born to Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, Asantehemaa (Queen Mother of Asante).
	www.kumasimetro.org /cc_kma.cfm?tblCADCorpID=33 (991 words)

	Asante History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As the successor of Nana Osei Tutu, Otumfuo Opoku Ware I, among his many accomplishments, was his institution of the Great Oath (Ntamkesie Miensa, Kromantse, ne Memenda) into Asante jurisprudence.
		The oath is solemnly invoked to mark the defeat and death of Nana Ose Tutu at Kromantse near Pra River during the war against Akyem.
		However, in 1938, the Asante Sante Union was restored and Otumfuo Osei Agyeman Premph 11(1932-1970) was recognized as the Asantehene.
	www.acona-usacanada.org /asantehistory1.html (1296 words)

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		In a statement signed by Mr Andy Osei Okrah, President of the organisation, the AGPN said the investiture of Otumfuo Osei Tutu as the Chancellor, which was the first of its kind in the history of the university, had brought a lot of dignity and honour to Asanteman and the country as a whole.
		It said the appointment was also in recognition of Otumfuo Osei Tutu's lifetime contributions and achievement in chieftaincy, education, health, leadership, socio-economics, governance, business and environment.
		The statement said members of the organisation cherished the unique leadership and wisdom of Otumfuo Osei Tutu and commended him for his numerous achievements and distinguished service to the nation and for humanity.
	www.highana.com /myfeeds/read.php?nid=7367 (267 words)

	Welcome to the Republic of Ghana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has emphasised the need for traditional leaders in Africa to help preserve customs and traditions as means of keeping their cultural heritage.
		The statement said Otumfuo Osei Tutu praised the leaders of Morocco for the efforts they had made to honour their departed royals, adding that apart from the respect for the past kings, the mausoleum served as tourist attraction.
		The Historian also informed, Otumfuo Osei Tutu that, King Mohammed led his people to independence in 1956 and when he died, he was succeeded by his son, King Hassan II, who came to consolidate the good works of his father and united the country.
	www.ghana.gov.gh /visiting/article.php?id=0000016440 (388 words)

	allAfrica.com: Ghana: Farmer Awaits Divine Intervention As Newmont And EPA Pass the Buck (Page 1 of 1) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The report which was submitted to the management of NGGL about three months before the inauguration of the ultra million dollar mine indicated that the complains brought against the company were genuine and hoped the mining company would take appropriate actions to ensure the safety of the complainant and his family.
		Osei Tutu further intimated that his wife and children had also left his hamlet to another village due to the isolation they were experiencing.
		According to the report although Mr Osei Tutu's hamlet was within the 500metres range not considered for resettlement by the company, the complainant's position on many of the issues raised carried some kind of weight.
	allafrica.com /stories/200702260099.html (789 words)

	Osei Tutu -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Osei Tutu, a 17th-century Asante king, chose the site for his capital and conducted land negotiations under a kum tree, whence came the town's name.
		South African Anglican bishop and outspoken social activist Desmond Tutu received the Nobel prize for peace in 1984 for his efforts to bring a nonviolent end to apartheid, South Africa's policy of racial segregation.
		Transcript of the speech of Rev. Desmond Tutu, the first Black Archbishop of Capetown, the head of the Anglican Church in South Africa, and winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace (Oct. 23, 1984).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9057534 (795 words)

	Graphic Ghana - Print this page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		President J.A. Kufuor and the Asantehene,Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,at the weekend joined many other mourners from all parts of the country to give former Minister of Youth and Sports,the late Ohenenana Edward Osei Kwaku,a befitting funeral in Kumasi.
		The late Osei Kwaku was the grandson of the late Prempeh I and his funeral no wonder attracted a large number of chiefs,including the King of Ashanti himself.
		He said the late Osei Kwaku proved a true servant of Christ in his life time,and urged all people,whether in authority or elsewhere,to let Christ be their guide.
	www.graphicghana.info /printpage.asp?artid=8738 (451 words)

	www.ghana.co.uk - News
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu also congratulated the President for his exemplary leadership in a multi-cultural South Africa and his role in resolving conflicts on the Continent, especially in La Cote d'Ivoire.
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene on Monday commended South African President Thabo Mbeki for his support for African Traditional leaders in their efforts to organise themselves as partners in the accelerated development of their countries.
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu, accompanied by a 15-member delegation, also attended a reception held in his honour by the Executives of Anglogold- Ashanti.
	www.ghana.co.uk /news/content.asp?articleID=14844 (484 words)

	Asantehene - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The current Asantehene in Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, born Nana Kwaku Dua, a business executive who has lived in London and Toronto.
		In 1926 the British permitted the heir to the Golden Stool to adopt the tile Kumasehene.
		1931 - 1935 Otumfuo Nana Osei Agyeman Prempe II In 1935 the British allowed the position of Asantehene to be revived, but in a purely ceremonial role.
	www.free-definition.com /Asantehene.html (313 words)

	Club Ghana - News and Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu expressed worry that the former president often times, mounted political platforms to make derogatory remarks on the president on his ministers, a situation, which, according to him, does not foster unity development.
		He further advised the countryys politicians to be civil in their utterances, and accord every elected president the due respect, to ensure the sustenance of peace in the country.
		Continuing, Otumfuo Osei Tutu urged the former president to be mindful of his utterances and gave President Kufuor the peace of mind to govern the country, if he professes to have the peace of the country at heart.
	www.clubgh.com /showart.asp?art=412&cat=9 (250 words)

	Graphic Ghana - Print this page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Attributing the situation to affluent parents who pampered the children at such tender ages, the Asantehene said such pampering made them disinclined to focus on their academic work and caused them to indulge in deviant behaviours to the detriment of the larger society.
		Otumfuo Osei Tutu said it was time parents made their wards to abide by the rules and regulations governing second cycle institutions to facilitate teaching and learning.
		He promised to focus on the development of Osei Tutu Secondary School as a way of bringing it at par with the well endowed schools in the country.
	www.graphicghana.info /printpage.asp?artid=6846 (549 words)

	The Rise and Fall of the Ashanti Empire
		Osei Tutu and his priest Komfo Anokye unifed the independent chiefdoms into a powerful political and military power in the region.
		The new national spirit and dynasty developed through the invention of the Golden Stool, which Komfo Anokye brought down from the heavens represented the ancestors of all the Ashanti.
		And upon that Stool Osei Tutu established his rule and the Empire.
	www.nathanielturner.com /ashantiempire.htm (4309 words)

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