Asantehene
Britishnoun
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Prempeh was the Asante king, or "Asantehene", of the late 19th Century who resisted British demands that his territory be swallowed up into the expanding Gold Coast protectorate.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2024
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
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
They were stolen from the court of the Asante king, known as the Asantehene, during 19th century conflicts between the British and powerful Asante people.
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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