Washington: The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, delivered a historic lecture at Howard University in Washington, DC, on August 25, 2026. The event was organized in partnership with the Millennium Excellence Foundation and brought together traditional leaders, university officials, and members of the Howard University community. The focus of the lecture was on leadership, culture, education, and the advancement of people of African descent.
According to Ghana Web, the lecture was attended by Howard University officials and Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith. The Asantehene's visit to the United States is part of a week-long official engagement aimed at strengthening the longstanding ties between Ghana and the United States.