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Kumasi is considered the home of the Ashanti King, the current one being Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Kumasi is widely regarded as the cultural cradle of Ghana as the vibrancy of Ghana's culture is more evident here than any part of the country. The Asantehene still sits in state as Ashanti's from all walks of life pay homage. He even presides over traditional courts and some residents use this instead of the judicial system.
Kumasi was established by the King Osei Tutu I with guidance from the priest Okomfo Anokye. It is said he planted two Kuma trees at two locations. One died and that place was called Kumawu thus the Kuma tree died and the one at Kumasi flourised and was named Kumasi Kuma tree has flourished.
Population of about 2 million, the language is predominantly Akan Twi.
