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Reviews of komfo Anokye Sword Site
Bonjouritsbev - 3
I am giving this museum a 3-star rating due to the unprofessionalism exhibited towards me and my partner. As a Ghanaian from the diaspora, I was excited to learn more about my culture and introduce my partner (white man) to my heritage. However, our visit on August 2, 2024, was marred by the behavior of the staff members. When I asked for recommendations on other sites to explore, one of them made a derogatory comment: “It seems like you have seen everything in Kumasi, so the next stop is my place.” I will leave it at that. The museum itself is worth a visit and can be seen in about 10 minutes, with three main attractions: the sword, posters, and stools. I would recommend including it in your itinerary, but the staff desperately need proper etiquette training, proper education of the site and wisdom about how to treat people. Thank you.
Nana Sackey - 3
Place is ok with regards to management even though there's very little see. Tour guide is well versed with the relevant history and courteous. Gate fee is very moderate.
Trina at This Gal Travels - 5
Very interesting history of Asante culture in a unique setting. Dixon was an awesome presenter. Definitely worth a visit.
Berttillah Serinah - 3
Historic and unbelievabe, that sword was planned as a sign of unity by the asantehene leaders and it has been there for many years bcoz no one has managed to lift it even though it's only burried in ashes
Dela Akafia - 12Frames - 4
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site is located at the premises Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. According to history, the chief priest Okomfo Anokye who conjured the Ashanti Golden stool from the skies had a covenant with the chiefs and pushed the sword into the soil, he predicted that the site would be a place of healing. That was the main reason for building the Hospital at that particular place. It is believed that the moment the sword is uprooted, that will be the end of the Ashanti Kingdom. When you get there after paying the entrance fees, the tour guide welcomes you and offers you stools which you will sit on to listen to the full history of the Sword, the Symbols of the Ashanti Kingdom and so much more. The Ashanti Kingdom is enriched with so many cultural symbols and their meanings. #DelaAkafia
