Lil Win Excites As He Kneels to Greet Otumfuo at Asantehemaa’s One-Week Observance in Manhyia

Lil Win Excites As He Kneels to Greet Otumfuo at Asantehemaa’s One-Week Observance in Manhyia

  • Lil Win met Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's one-week observance
  • In a video, the two prominent personalities shared a heartfelt moment in the presence of other event attendees
  • Lil Win and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's encounter at the one-week observance triggered positive reactions from Ghanaians

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Award-winning Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has courted attention following his public encounter with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

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Lil Win excites as he kneels to greet Otumfuo at the Asantehemaa’s one-week observance in Manhyia. Photo source: Lil Win, Opemsuo Radio, The Palace View
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The comic actor was among numerous personalities who recently attended the one-week observance of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the Manhyia Palace.

Former presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo, and top NPP officials, including Dr Mahamaudu Bawumia, his wife Samira Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, and Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the event.

Businessmen Dr Osei Kwame Osei Despite and Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and John Asiedu Nketia, also attended the one-week observance to commiserate with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and sign the book of condolences.

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Lil Win kneels to greet Otumfuo

At the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's one-week observance, Lil Win had an interaction with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

In a video, the Kumawood actor, sporting a black funeral cloth, beamed with a smile as he shook hands with the Asantehene, who was overjoyed to see him while in the presence of his subjects and other traditional leaders at the public gathering held at the Manhyia Palace.

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Lil Win meets the Burkina Faso ambassador to Ghana to invite him to his movie premiere in Kumasi. Photo source: Lil Win
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Lil Win made the sign of the cross to express his excitement at being among the few individuals from the large crowd present to meet and interact with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's one-week observance.

Following their encounter, the Wezzy Empire label boss took to his official Instagram page to rave about his special moment with the Asantehene.

He wrote:

"Today, I had the solemn honour of being present at the one-week observation rites of the Asantehemaa, and in that sacred setting, I met His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II."

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"It was a profound moment of reflection on the rich traditions of Asanteman, the deep respect accorded to our Queen Mother, and the timeless leadership of the Asantehene. I am truly humbled to have witnessed such a historic occasion and to have stood in the presence of His Majesty."

The video of Lil Win kneeling and greeting Otumfuo at the Asantehemaa's one-week observance is below:

Below is Lil Win's social media post:

Lil Win's encounter with Otumfuo stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Odeneho Brapanin Kofi Opoku commented:

"Lil Win made the King smile."

Sinbaad wrote:

"See how all the men around smiled and hailed Nkansah Lil Win."

Maame K Amankwah said:

"Just look at the way they are all laughing. Aww, how sweet it is 🥰. He carried the gift of laughter 😂."

manuel_fuckrelationships commented:

"The only person who made the King himself smile even in his deepest moment, without even cracking any jokes🔥. Lil Win is blessed."

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Appiah connects with Akufo-Addo at Asantehemaa's one-week

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Appiah Stadium connected with Akufo-Addo at the late Asantehemaa's one-week observance on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

In a video, the NDC serial caller and the former president engaged in a friendly conversation after they encountered each other.

Appiah Stadium's encounter with Akufo-Addo at the public event in Manhyia Palace triggered mixed reactions from netizens.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has 3 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh

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