The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, departed Pretoria in regal splendor, returning home to Ghana in a display of tradition, dignity and royal grandeur.

In a viral video on X on March 21, 2026, it captured the Asantehene boarding the Dzata jet, accompanied by high-ranking dignitaries.

The video showcased the warm pleasantries exchanged as he prepared for the journey home, highlighting the respect and admiration he commands both locally and internationally.

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The Dzata jet, a private aircraft owned by businessman Ibrahim Mahama, was the royal conveyance for this journey.

The homecoming serves not only as a symbolic return but also as a reinforcement of the Asantehene’s role as a custodian of culture and a unifying figure for the nation.

Watch the video below

🇿🇦🇬🇭 His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II departs Pretoria in regal grace, returning home to Ghana—a majestic moment of tradition, dignity, and royal presence. pic.twitter.com/Fy6L5ekVvd

— CDR AFRICA (@cdrafrica) March 21, 2026

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, returned to Kumasi on March 21, 2026, after a month-long trip outside Ghana, receiving a warm welcome at the Prempeh I International Airport.

Among those present to receive him were key traditional leaders, including Offinsomanhene Nana Dwamena… pic.twitter.com/f7BoWBi2md

— Manhyia Palace (@ManhyiaPalace) March 21, 2026