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Asantehene

British  
/ æˈʃæntɪˌhɛnɪ /

noun

  1. the ruler of the Ashanti people of Ghana

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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If the apology were accepted, the Agona chief would then convey the message to the Asantehene and then set a date to take her to Manhye Palace for another apology.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2024

"Take your cursed self and your troubles with you. Whatever comes your way in the future, deal with it on your own. Do not ever return here," the Asantehene told her, according to local media.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2024

The Asante king, or Asantehene, is seen as a symbol of traditional authority, and is believed to be invested with the spirits of his predecessors.

From BBC May 1, 2024

The return of the Asante items comes a month ahead of celebrations marking the silver jubilee of the Asantehene.

From BBC Apr. 11, 2024

He had talked to Julia March, mostly about her research on the Asantehene in Ghana, and stood absorbed, listening, until Susan came over and pulled him by the arm.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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