Busumuru

Busumuru

Busumuru

Traditional honour of Asanteman

Busumuru is one of the highest traditional honours of the Asante Empire (Asante Twi: Asanteman). In a sense, the honour can be likened to a civilian award such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom or to a title of nobility.[1][2]

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, conferred the honour on Kofi Annan in 2002 for "his selfless contributions to humanity and promotion of peace throughout the world". Since the founding of the Asante Empire in the 17th century, Annan is the only person in its recorded history to be granted the honour.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Kofi Annan earned 'Busumuru' for his selflessness". GhanaWeb. 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  2. [2]
    "The Finder Online - Manhyia Palace announces extraordinary funeral rites for Kofi Annan". www.thefinderonline.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2021-08-16.


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