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Field note 0127 Apr 2026

ACTI’s Maiden Book Explores Otumfuo’s Reign and Asante Heritage

During Akwasidae celebrations on 26th April 2026, Professor Thomas Agyarko-Poku, Director of the Asante Cultural and Traditional Institute (ACTI), was captured presenting the Institute’s maiden book, “Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,…

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Field note 0212 Feb 2026

Adinkra Signs & Symbols

Adinkra symbols; as captured at the Juansa Palace, represent the rich cultural heritage, traditional values, and wisdom of the…

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Field note 0322 Nov 2025

ACTI Welcomes Chiefs and Elders from Ntotroso for Asante Cultural Education and Sensitization

The Asante Cultural and Traditional Institute (ACTI) continues to advance its mission of preserving, promoting, and transmitting Asante…

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Five connected areas of study, grounded in lived knowledge and taught in Kumasi.

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01
Tradition

Explore Asante traditions, values, leadership, community life, ceremonies, music and procession.
02
Cultural

Study key Asante cultural institutions, rites, marriage, leadership and family responsibilities.
03
Arts and Artefacts

Discover the meanings, philosophy and uses of Asante arts, symbols, regalia and artefacts.
04
Religion

Learn about Asante religious observances, sacred days, divination, taboos and purification.
05
Language

Develop cultural fluency through Asante proverbs and idiomatic expressions.