September 1963 - Return Of The Asantehene - Crowds

September 1963 - Return Of The Asantehene - Crowds flocked to Tema harbour to greet Asantehene. In the past, because of historical reasons, (one great Asante King, Osei Tutu, was killed by the Akyems as he crossed the Pra River) the Asantehene was never allowed to leave Asante. But today, life has become so complex to travel overseas. Because of the long tradition, however, when Nana Sir Osei Agyyemang Prempeh the Second went to Britain last year for medical treatment, there was anxiety among all the Asante people. Would he be stronger on his return than when he left? Only a few people were supposed to turn up at Tema to welcome the Asantehene. (Photograph by Christian Gbagbo BAHA)

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