- Dancehall star Shatta Wale has publicly praised the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, while clarifying why he did not attend the Dote Yie funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
- Speaking during a TikTok live session, the musician said he was not officially invited and chose to honour the occasion from home to avoid misinterpretation.
- Shatta Wale expressed deep admiration for Otumfuo’s integrity, leadership, and cultural presence.
- He described the King as a symbol of truth and tradition, and even joked about sweeping the grounds of Manhyia Palace to earn blessings.
- His remarks come amid heightened reverence for Otumfuo following the conclusion of the four-day royal burial rites in Kumasi.
Ghanaian Dancehall icon Shatta Wale has paid glowing tribute to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, while addressing his absence from the recently concluded Dote Yie funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
In a TikTok live session, Shatta Wale explained that he chose not to attend the four-day ceremony out of caution. Without an official invitation, he feared his presence might be misinterpreted as disruptive or opportunistic. Instead, he said he honoured the occasion from home, out of respect for the solemnity of the rites.
Before speaking directly to Otumfuo during the livestream, Shatta Wale stood up from his chair three times—a gesture he described as symbolic of reverence. He praised the King’s unwavering truthfulness and commitment to the Asante Kingdom, calling him a leader who embodies both wisdom and cultural pride.
The musician went further, expressing his admiration for Otumfuo’s traditional regalia and dignified presence. He joked that if he lived in Kumasi, he would gladly sweep the grounds of Manhyia Palace just to earn the blessings of such royalty.
Shatta Wale’s tribute comes at a time when the Asantehene’s leadership and cultural symbolism have been widely celebrated, especially during the historic burial rites of the Asantehemaa. His remarks add a personal and artistic layer to the national reverence surrounding the royal family.
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