King Mswati III of Eswatini Receives Royal Welcome In Kumasi, Flies In Ibrahim Mahama's Private Jet
- King Mswati III of Eswatini is trending online in the wake of his four-day visit to Ghana
- A video showed the momentous welcome he and his entourage received in Kumasi
- Social media users commented on the video, welcoming King Mswati III to the country
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The leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini, King Mswati III, has arrived in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, with videos of the visit captured in viral social media footage.
A clip spotted by YEN.com.gh on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, showed the moment King Mswati III arrived at the Prempeh I International Airport to a welcome befitting his status.
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The King and his entourage travelled aboard the 'Dzata' private jet, which belongs to the business mogul Ibrahim Mahama.
He was welcomed by a powerful delegation from Manhyia, led by the Paramount Chief of the Juaben Traditional Area, Nana Otuo Sereboe II, who led the delegation to welcome King Mswati III to Kumasi.
Other dignitaries who were also present at the event included the Ashanti Region Minister, Dr Frank Amokohene.
Mahama Welcomes King Mswati
His Royal Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini paid a visit to the Jubilee House on June 24, 2025, as part of his four-day visit to Ghana.
President Mahama, in an address, expressed joy and indicated that the visit by King Mswati III of Eswatini would deepen relations between the two nations.
Mahama pledged Ghana’s commitment to building stronger partnerships across the African continent.
King Mswati III of Eswatini, on his part, expressed joy at being in Ghana. He then spoke about his relationship with the Asantehene and the reason informing his visit to the occupant of the Golden Stool
Ghana, Eswatini sign MoU
Ghana and Eswatini signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation on Tuesday, June 24.
A report by the Graphic Online, the MoU will provide a platform for dialogue and coordination to enhance trade, investment, cultural exchange, education, tourism, and infrastructural development between the two nations.
The agreement was signed at the Jubilee House in Accra by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Eswatini Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu.
Profile of King Mswati III
King Mswati III, born on April 19, 1968, as Prince Makhosetive Dlamini, ascended the throne at the age of 18 on April 25, 1986, after the death of his father.
He became king on April 25, 1986, at the age of 18, following the death of his father, King Sobhuza II.
He received his education at Sherborne School in the UK and the University of Wales, where he earned a degree in political science.
King Mswati III's itinerary while in Ghana
King Mswati III’s visit to Kumasi is part of a four-day trip to Ghana. As part of his itinerary, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, he will address the National House of Chiefs, tour the Manhyia Museum, and visit the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.
A durbar of chiefs will be held in honour of the Eswatini leader at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
On Friday, June 27, 2025, King Mswati III will tour KNUST, after which a royal banquet will be held at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall at Manhyia Palace.
He will join the Asantehene for the KNUST congregation on Saturday, June 28, 2025, before departing for Accra.
The video of King Mswati III arriving in Ghana is below:
Reactions to King Mswati III's Ghana arrival
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video welcomed King Mswati III of Eswatini to Ghana. Others also celebrated him for the beautiful display of culture.
Ewura Papabi commented:
"Who else noticed a crew member filming proceedings from the entrance of the airplane? Lovely moment for him."
Nana Yaw Kumkuma opined:
"Maybe it's about time Manhyia gets its own royal private jet."
Nana Quame:
"The King should visit SOMEONE else too, or else we might reduce his KINGSHIP to ODIKRO and give it to him."
Starboy Rivas added:
"The Asante kingdom has a similar history to the Eswatini kingdom. But Prempeh II allowed Kwame Nkrumah and others to deceive him. Eswatini is a landlocked country within South Africa, just as Asante is landlocked within Ghana."
Otumfuo visits former President Akufo-Addo
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II paid a visit to former President William Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at his residence in Nima on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
He arrived at the premises of the former president in a convoy with his heavy security detail and council of elders. Akufo-Addo and his wife could not hide their joy at the moment.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
