Diaspora Pics of Saturday, 14 May 2005

Source: c. asumeng

Final Funeral Rites Of The Late Kwame Poku

On Sunday April 30th, various Associations within Asanteman and the members of the Ghanaian community showed some love and supported the final funeral rites of the late Opanyin Kwame Poku at the Minisink Town House. Opanyin Poku was the father-in-law of Kwame Asumeng, an official of the City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and also the Secretary of Asanteman Association.

The special guest of honor was the renowned Daasebre Anane Amponsah who was recently featured in the Ghanian Times and also on Ghanaweb as the "Hottest Chief in America" and the popularly known Nana Dompoh, Abusuapanin of Tafo Pankrono Association who always graces an occasion when invited. Daasebre Amponsah was as usual accompanied by his various sub-chiefs, linguists and a cultural group.



In a message of support to Opanyin Poku's family, Daasebre promised the chief of Tarkwa, Kumasi; Nana Adu Poku Boahene to be rest assured that Opanin Kwame Poku's (his father) funeral in New York City was a great honor and remembrance of his wonderful deeds. Daasebre Anane Amponsah in full regalia served New Yorkers with the real Ayikesie-great funeral and the richness of the Ashanit culture was in full display. Most New Yorkers were caught in great admiration and with the exclamation; "This is beautiful".



Also in attendance at the funeral were Opanin Kwame Poku's two beautiful daughters; Rebecca Opoku Bonsu and Juliana Opoku who are married to Ex-Asantefuohene Nana Kwame Bonsu and Kwame Asumeng respectively



Daasebre Amponsah, as a gesture to the unselfish services of Nana Kwame Bonsu and Kwame Asumeng to the Asanteman Association of USA decided to highlight the rich Ashanti culture at the funeral rites. New Yorkers came in their numbers and filled the Minsink Town House.



It is a testament to note that the dignified performance of Asantefuohene, Daasebre Anane Amponsah was providing real insights into the Asante kingdom of gold culture. Daasebre is serving as a great representative and a real ambassador of the Manhyia Palace.