Philadelphia, PA It is interesting that a school is making a name for itself as being one of the biggest charter schools in America that is centered on Africa's rich historical tradition . Imhotep Charter High School is based in Philadelphia, PA - the city of brotherly love. It has one of Ghana's favorite sons and a royal to the Ga stool; Dr. Samuel Nii Kwate Quartey I; a Podiatrist as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mrs Christine Wiggins is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer and her royal stool name is Asafoanye Odamite Tsotso. She traced her lineage to the Ga.Asafoanye and is very proud of her heritage. She instills the african values she has acquired to her students. The school's uniform is an african fabric with their chosen design. The school relocated to a new state of the art location opposite the old school. There was a recent ribbon cutting ceremony to officially outdoor the new school. The ribbon cutting ceremony was in honour of Naa Dedei Omaadru III (Ga Manye) who traveled from Ghana. Dignitaries included; Dr. Nii Kwale Quartey I, and some officials from the Philadelphia School districts. The members of the Philadelphia community also attended. At another event; the school recognized the dedication of Nii Amarkai III, (Asere Djasetse and Kingmaker). The Kingmaker and the powerful royal had the opportunity to tour the school and was accompanied by the Ga Manye and Nii Kwale Quartey I. At a brief ceremony in the school, he poured a libation to commit the school to the ancestors for success and longevity. Nii Amarkai III in a brief address to the students advised the students to study hard and become successful adults. He says the only way for an african american child to be successful is through reading a book, studying hard and successfully completing their education. He said a year ago when he visited the old school, he had predicted that one day there will be an African American president and here we are, there is one who happens to be known as Barack Obama. He was emphatic on the students working hard to be successful. He had also distributed copies of a newsletter which featured the Queen of Sheba's previous visit to Ghana. Asafoanye Tsotso made a presentation of a Homowo award to Nii Amarkai II on behalf of the school. Nii Amarkai III who was impressed and excited about the award thanked the Asafoanye, students and the entire school for the honour bestowed upon him. Nii Amarkai in return presented his customized royal beads from the palace in Ghana and put on the wrist of the Asafoanye. The Asafoanye too extended her gratitude and proud also for such a gift given to her as a royal. The Asafoanye after the ceremony had the honour of leading the royals on a familialization tour of the school. Interestingly and incredibly, many halls and classrooms have been named African countries.. Nii Amarkai III who is also a great drummer had the opportunity to play the drum at a music class and shared some of his skills with the students. He was impressed at the new location and commended Asafoanye for a great vision. He said when one walks in, he or she will feel at home in Africa; peace, love, unity, harmony, culture and good music. Naming each hall and classrooms on each African country was the icing on the cake. This writer was also impressed with the discipline that the students exhibited. Credit goes Mrs Wiggins, Asafoanye who said the disciplinary attitude in the school is so immense. It has transcended to a point where students do not use curse words and all abide by the rules and regulations. She said if all African American children had this type of environment and identified with who they were and where they came from, there will not be too many crimes. At the end of the familiarization tour, the royals thanked the Asafoanye and gave a huge round of applause and commendation to Asafoanye Odamite Tsotso. They said she has worked hard to put the school on the world stage. *Go Panthers Go!!* Imhoptep has a great basketball team and was in the news recently; "The Imhotep Charter Panthers defeated the West Catholic Burrs, 59-53, in overtime yesterday in the PIAA District 12 Class AA boys' basketball championship game at Temple's Liacouras Center." Link