Chief of Amanokrom & Gyasehene of the Akuapem Traditional Area

Oyeeman Okofrobuor Osim Kwatia II

A distinguished traditional leader and visionary who has spent his reign transforming Amanokrom into a model for modern community development. Since his enstoolment in 2007, he has balanced the preservation of Akuapem’s rich cultural heritage with a relentless drive for social and economic progress.

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Royal Leadership

Leadership & Titles

Nana Osim Kwatia II

Enstooled

2007 (Celebrating 15+ years of leadership)

Royal Title

Okofrobuor (Bestowed in 2022 to signify his role as a "pathfinder" and "fighter for development")

Traditional Role

As Gyasehene of Akuapem, he is the head of the Gyaase Division, serving as the "custodian of the household" and a key advisor within the Okuapeman Council.

Educational Background

Minds Nurtured Over Monuments

Academic Foundation

He holds extensive professional qualifications in commerce and leadership.

Philosophy

His reign is defined by his belief that education is the bedrock of community transformation.

Educational Support

He has consistently supported scholarship schemes and the renovation of educational infrastructure within the Akuapem North District.

Key Achievements & Initiatives

Model Modern Community

Education

Amanokrom Youth Centre

Commissioned the Amanokrom Youth Centre, focusing on skills training in technology, robotics, and vocational crafts.

Infrastructure

Legacy Projects

Oversees the Nana Manko Aba Legacy Project, a multipurpose JHS block, and the renovation of the Presbyterian Primary School.

Economic

Green Organic Farming

Partnered with private firms for Green Organic Farming initiatives and modern housing projects to provide local employment.

Health

Health Centre Initiative

Spearheaded the commissioning of modern sanitation facilities and the sod-cutting for a new Health Centre.

Governance

Koforidua Accord

Instrumental in the Koforidua Accord, seeking peace and unity during the Okuapehene paramountcy disputes.

Media & Visuals

Royal Videos

2025 Gyaseman Odwira Address

The Beauty of Amanokrom

THE GYASEMAN ROYAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

A Living Encounter with Akuapem Heritage, Royal Tradition, Ancestral Memory and African Heritage

The Gyaseman Royal Cultural Experience is a curated heritage and cultural immersion programme hosted at the Palace of Nana Osim Kwatia II in Amanokrom, Akuapem.

Designed as a living encounter with traditional Ghanaian culture, the experience offers visitors direct engagement with royal customs, indigenous knowledge systems, community life, and ancestral heritage within an authentic palace setting.

Rooted in the values and traditions of Akuapem, the programme serves as both a cultural education platform and a heritage preservation initiative.

Royal Welcome

Guests are formally received through traditional palace customs.

Drumming & Dance

Talking Drums, Adowa, and Kete performances.

Heritage Education

Interactive presentations on Akuapem history and Odwira.

Community Engagement

Authentic cultural exchange with residents and artisans.