The much-anticipated encounter between two of Africa's most revered kings, the ruler of Eswatini, King Mswati III, and the king of Asanteman, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, happened on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Before meeting the Asantehene, King Mswati III addressed Ghana’s National House of Chiefs, praised the chiefs for their contribution to Ghana’s development, and called for greater collaboration with his kingdom.

After addressing the National House of Chiefs, the ruler of Eswatini and his entourage were treated to a tour of the Manhyia Palace Museum, where he was educated on the rich history of the Asante Kingdom.

From the museum, King Mswati was taken to the Manhyia Palace to finally meet the Asantehene.

A video shared by The Asante Nation on X on June 25, showed the moment these two kings of Africa met.

Mswati III, as he was ushered into a room to meet Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, could be seen beaming with smiles the moment he saw the Asantehene.

He walked straight to the Asantehene, and the two men, locking eyes in mutual respect, clasped their right hands in a firm handshake as they exchanged pleasantries.

One of the beautiful moments at the meeting was when the Asantehene introduced his paramount chiefs one by one to pay homage to the King of Eswatini.

Watch highlights from Day 2 of King Mswati III's visit:

FINALLY!
Two Great African Monarchs have met👑
The Kingdom of Asante meets the Kingdom of Eswatini.
This is Africa 🌎 This is our heritage. pic.twitter.com/bWvh6PdqVP

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

Juabenhene papabi, Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II being introduced officially to King Mswati III, by the Asantehene.

Piawwwwww!!! pic.twitter.com/77iycE7Q8q

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

Sampamanhene, Nkoranzahene, Bompatahene, and other Nananom were each warmly introduced by the Asantehene to the King of Eswatini, taking their turns with dignity and pride during the royal presentation.

Our King is building bridges for his Amanhene. Wo mpɛ wei na wopɛ deɛn?… pic.twitter.com/5K2LzRCuaS

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

Coming to ASANTE!
The Royal Visit 👑 pic.twitter.com/A5Udj8RkRi

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

Piawwwwwwwww Nananom 😍👑 pic.twitter.com/531rbRLMTV

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

Royalty at its best 🌟
The African Kings 👑 pic.twitter.com/OeKJmowDhJ

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

The wife of His Majesty, King Mswati III, Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati laMagongo. Her Highness is the ninth wife of King Mswati III of Eswatini.
Such a class 🌟 pic.twitter.com/9jZdE0UiP5

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

King Mswati II and his wife toured the Manhyia Palace Museum. Learns the rich history of the Asante Kingdom 👑 pic.twitter.com/yaEtcKxCZg

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

King Mswati III arrives at the Manhyia Palace to tour the historic Palace Museum, marking a significant moment in his official visit. pic.twitter.com/FTZA4LyJYr

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 25, 2025

Joining Otumfuo for welcome reception were Nana Otuo Sereboe II, Juabenhene; Nana Samgba Gyafla II, Sampahene; Nana Kwame Baffoe Pim IV, Nkoranzahene; Nana Effah Appenteng, Bompatahene; and other Asante chiefs.

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— Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio) June 25, 2025

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— Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio) June 25, 2025