Awukudae: Afua Asantewaa calls on Asantehene at Manhyia Palace

Marathon singer Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace during the first Awukudae celebration of the year today (January 1, 2025).

The visit was a gesture of gratitude for Otumfuo’s warm reception during Asantewaa’s second Guinness World Record attempt, held at the Baba Yara Stadium in December.

During the courtesy call, the Asantehene commended the singer for her bravery and determination, which he described as a remarkable effort to place Ghana on the global stage through music.

Asantewaa was accompanied to the Manhyia Palace by an entourage, including Kwame Adinkra, Kofi Owusu Aduonum, Gladys Owiredu, Isaac Amponsah, and Asare Daniel.

Her second Guinness World Record attempt took place from December 21 to 26 at the Heroes’ Park annex of the Baba Yara Stadium, situated in the heart of the Ashanti Region.

The event garnered local and international attention as Asantewaa pushed the limits of endurance in her musical performance.