Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the King of the Asante Kingdom, traveled from Ghana to the United Kingdom last week in order to attend the next St Andrews Africa Summit (SAASUM).

The Monarch gave a keynote lecture at the summit, which was held at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, on the subject of “Traditional Leadership in a Modern Society.”

The function was held at the university’s Upper College Hall on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

“His Royal Majesty will provide insight into the Kingdom of Asante and how the diverse peoples of Ghana fit into local and national government,” noted the organizers of SAASUM.

The occupant of the Golden Stool will also be held to a reception after his address.

“This reception is in collaboration with the University, where students and community members will be able to witness a live press conference and obtain the rare opportunity to network and meet with an array of professionals— from the King himself to other varying politicians, University administrators, journalists, business owners, and more,” the organizers of SAASUM said.

A student-led effort called the St Andrews Africa Summit (SAASUM) encourages a wide range of conversation on Africa, Africans, and African affairs.