On November 1st, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene (King of Asante) of Ghana visited Harvard University, sponsored by the Committee on African Studies, and was welcomed for a courtesy call by the University Marshal, Jackie O'Neill. While at Harvard, he met with faculty members and department chairs about the future of Ghanaian educational institutions, and delivered the Harvard Distinguished African Address at the Center for Government and International Studies.

During his trip, the Asantehene was also in Boston to open an exhibition entitled, West African Gold: Akan Regalia from the Glassell Collection, at the Museum of Fine Arts.

The Asantehene, seated in front of his delegation, is shown a collection of photos depicting the enstoolment of his predecessor.		The Asantehene signs the Harvard University guest book.
Jackie O'Neill converses with the Asantehene in front of Widener Library.		Members of the Asantehene's delegation, along with Prof. Abiola Irele (Acting Chair, Committee on African Studies) and Rita Breen (Executive Officer, Committee on African Studies) walk through Harvard Yard.
Jackie O'Neill and the Asantehene in front of the John Harvard statue.