Meet our Founders
	Mr. Yaw Obeng		Mrs. Akua Adusei- Hawkins
	Nana Yaw Duah		Mr. Alex K. Asamoah

Welcome!

We, the citizens of Asante, in the metro Columbus, believing in the need to help each other, and realizing the value of the strength and advantages derived from coming together, hereby resolve that an association be formed to serve this purpose. Hence, our motto: “Unity is our strength”.

The idea of unifying all Ashantis in the metro area was initiated by a very few within our greater community. In the pre-dawn hours of January 2004, Mr. Yaw Obeng, Mrs. Akua Adusei-Hawkins, Mr. Alex Asamoah (a.k.a. Big Alex) and Mr. Azziz Annor (a.k.a. Nana Yaw Duah conceived the idea of bringing all Ashantis together. For many months following January 2004, these individuals put their heads and resources together to bring about The Great Asanteman Kuo of Columbus.

The organization initiated constructive activities in areas such as life insurance, immigration, investments, business, health and education, developing cooperative relationship with institutions, groups and individuals to enable it to provide sources of professional expertise to members if possible. The organization has therefore become a major source of refuge for members and non-members alike.

Our strong relationship with the Ghanaian community has given us a greater leverage in the areas of support. Many people use Asanteman Kuo as a one-stop resource center. We have helped many people within the community acquire employment and sought benefits such as child care, transportation and many more… As our membership continues to grow, we hope that our resources can reach many more people in the community and beyond.

Even with our meager resources, we have been able to donate Three Thousand Dollars ($3000.00) to Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for a project (water reservoir) that will promote patient care and sanitation. Our yearly dinner party brings the entire Ghanaian community together for a festive night. Our collaboration with our sister Ghanaian organizations has resulted in “All Ghanaian Associations’ Yearly Picnic”, which brings all Ghanaians together for fun activities (i.e. soccer, volley ball, table tennis, music and special entertainment).

Est. January 2004.