Kumasi

American

[koo-mah-see] / kʊˈmɑ si /

noun

a city in and the capital of Ashanti district, in S Ghana.

Kumasi British

/ kuːˈmæsɪ /

noun

a city in S Ghana: seat of Ashanti kings since 1663; university (1961); market town for a cocoa-producing region. Pop: 862 000 (2005 est)

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The Asante Gold Mask - which was looted when British troops destroyed the royal palace in Kumasi in 1874 - is now held by the Wallace Collection in London.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026

Five people were also injured in similar stampede in Kumasi, in the southern region of the country.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II received the artefacts at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi on Sunday, according to a royal statement.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025

The guest of honour at the centenary celebrations, held in Kumasi at the weekend, was Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan, who said "it was an honour, though sad, for us to receive your great king".

From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2024

On the 17th of January Kumasi was occupied, and Colonel Sir F. Scott received the king.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

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