List of Royal Schools of Asanteman

List of Royal Schools of Asanteman

The Asante Kingdom in history is known as one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms.

They are also known for bravery. It is evident that the kingdom does not want its “names” to be forgotten as years pass by.

Taking a great dive into the names of Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Asante kingdom, it will be noticed that almost all the SHS have names linked to the kingdom.

This is one of the brilliant ways to preserve its rich history. By naming most of their elite public educational institutions after our Kings, Queens, Amanhene, and Amanhemaa for their great sacrifices, impact, and the positive influence they’ve had on Asanteman as well as the various states they ruled.

Senior High Schools: List of Royal Schools of Asanteman

Below is the list of Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Asanteman and the who the schools are named after.

1. PREMPEH COLLEGE, Kumasi (Named after Asantehene Otumfuo Agyeman Prempeh).
2. OPOKU WARE SCHOOL, Kumasi (Named after Asantehene Otumfuo Opoku Ware Katakyie)
3. OSEI TUTU BOYS’ SCHOOL, Akropong (Named after Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu I, the founder of the Asante Nation).
4. OSEI TUTU II COLLEGE, Tetrem (Named after Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II).
5. OSEI KYERETWIE SHS, Kumasi (Named after Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Agyeman Prempeh II whose birth name was Osei Kyeretwie).
6. YAA ASANTEWAA GIRLS’ SHS, Kumasi (Named after the Warrior Queen Nana Yaa Asantewaa of Ejisu).
7. AFUA KOBI AMPEM GIRLS’ SHS, Trabuom (Named after Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem).
8. KONADU YIADOM SHS, Agona-Asaman (Named after Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom).
9. SERWAA NYARKO GIRLS’ SHS, Kumasi (Named after Asantehemaa Nana Serwaa Nyarko).
10. SERWAA KESSE GIRLS’ SHS, Duayaw Nkwanta (Named after Nana Serwaa Kesse, the first Queenmother of Duayaw Nkwanta state).
11. TWENEBOAH KODUA SHS, Kumawu (Named after the brave ruler Barimah Tweneboah Kodua, Kumawuhene).
12. OKOMFO ANOKYE SHS, Wiamoase (Named after the Great Prophet Okomfo Anokye Kotobre).
13. AMANIAMPONG SHS, Mampong (Named after Mamponghene Nana Atakorah Amaniampong).
14. DWAMENA AKENTEN SHS, Offinso (Named after Nana Dwamena Akenten, Offinsohene).
15. ADU GYAMFI SHS, Jamasi (Named after Nana Adu Gyamfi, Jamasihene).
16. OTI BOATENG SHS, Koforidua (Named after New Juabenhene, Daasebre Oti Boateng).
17. BOAKYE TROMO SEC/TECH SCHOOL, Duayaw Nkwanta (Named after Duayaw Nkwanta Manhene Nana Boakye Tromoh II).
18. ASARE BEDIAKO SHS, Akrokyere (Named after Akrokyerehene, Nana Asare Bediako).
19. WIAFE AKENTEN PRESBY SEC/TECH SCH, Akumadan-Afrancho (Named after Offinsohene Nana Wiafe Akenten)

Schools Named After Asante Nation and Its Provinces

1. ASANTEMAN SHS, Kumasi (Established by the Asante Youth Association and named after the Asante Nation).
2. AHAFOMAN SEC/TECH SCHOOL, Goaso (Named after the Ahafo Province).
3. BOSOMTWE STEM GIRLS SHS (Named after Bosomtwe Province, a larger part of Amansie).
4. BOSOMTWE STEM BOYS’ ACADEMY, Pramso (Named after Bosomtwe Province, a larger part of Amansie).

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh