Kumasi

American

[koo-mah-see] / kʊˈmɑ si /

noun

a city in and the capital of Ashanti district, in S Ghana.

Kumasi British

/ kuːˈmæsɪ /

noun

a city in S Ghana: seat of Ashanti kings since 1663; university (1961); market town for a cocoa-producing region. Pop: 862 000 (2005 est)

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The Asante Gold Mask - which was looted when British troops destroyed the royal palace in Kumasi in 1874 - is now held by the Wallace Collection in London.

From BBC

Five people were also injured in similar stampede in Kumasi, in the southern region of the country.

From Barron's

Handing over the pieces at a ceremony at the Manhyia Palace, in the city of Kumasi, officials from AngloGold Ashanti said the gesture was made as an act of cultural respect and reconciliation.

From BBC

Born on 1 December, 1937, in Kumasi, Ghana, Teddy Osei was introduced to music by his father, who played in prominent school bands.

From BBC

"The next leader must focus on education and jobs for the youth," the retired university worker told the BBC outside a polling booth in the city of Kumasi.

From BBC

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