Ghanaian Business Tycoons Attend Grand Funeral of Asantemamponhene

Asante Mampong, Ghana, played host to the final funeral rites of Asantemamponhene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II on June 7th, 2025. The event drew a large crowd, including prominent Ghanaian businessmen Dr. Osei Kwame Despite and his brother, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong. A video shared by GHANA NEWS TV shows the brothers participating in the ceremonies, interacting with mourners, and walking in the procession. The video's footage offers a unique perspective on the funeral's scale and atmosphere. One observer noted, "It was a truly moving and respectful tribute to the late chief."