The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed interest in attending the famous Rapperholic Concert slated for September in Kumasi.

“They don’t allow me to go out often but this one, I will like to attend and watch the event myself,” Otumfuo said.

The Asantehene made this known during a visit by rap legend, Michael Ofosu Addo, known in the showbiz world as Sarkodie, and his management team at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Sarkordie was there with his team to officially inform the King about the upcoming concert and also seek his blessings and consent.

After advising the rapper and his team to stay humble, he said he’s happy to attend the event if invited.

Sarkodie, a well-known rapper, has said he will bring his popular Rapperholic Concert to the Ashanti Region in September this year.

This will be the second time he’s holding the concert there.

The Rapperholic Concert usually happens every year on December 25 in Accra. It has been held for twelve years in a row and is one of the biggest shows in December.

Celeberated Ghanaian musician Kofi Kinaata has been honoured by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his con tribution to youth devlopment through music.

As a special ceremony held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Kinaata receievd the "Youth in Entertainment Award" in recognition of how his music continues to inspire, guide and educate the younger generation. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised the artist for using his platform to adreas societal challenges and offer wisdom through lyrics that resonate deeply with everyday realities.

"Susuka," one of Kinaata's most acclaimed songs, had earlier been described by the Asantehene as a composition "full of wisdom " during the General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association in September 2024.Kinaaa's style, rooted in storytelling and social commentary, has earned him widespread respect for being a voice of the voiceless.From tackling themes of personal responsibility and social justice to highlighting issues affecting youth, his work stands out in Ghana's music landscape for his depth and relevance. The award was presented as part of Otumfuo's Millennium Excellence Awards-an initiative of Manhyia Palace that celeberates individuals who have made meaninful contributions to national development, particularly those whose efforts support vulnerable groups such as the poor, widows and orphans.