- A viral video from the Asantehemaa’s funeral showed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in a heated exchange with billionaire Ibrahim Mahama
- The Asantehene was seen wagging his finger and lecturing the businessman, sparking widespread speculation about the reason for the tense moment
- Social media shared humorous reactions to the video, with many claiming that Otumfuo was unhappy with Ibrahim Mahama for not keeping in touch
A video of an exchange between the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and President John Dramani Mahama’s brother, Ibrahim, has gone viral on social media.

Source: TikTok
Ibrahim Mahama, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers and Planners, joined thousands of other Ghanaians to mourn the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, Ibrahim Mahama walked towards the Asantehene to pay homage and extend his condolences.
The two had a lengthy conversation, with Otumfuo appearing to lecture Ibrahim Mahama about an unknown issue.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II wagged his finger during the heated exchange, while the billionaire businessman, who was already on his knees, begged for mercy in Ghanaian fashion by repeatedly slapping the back of one hand in the palm of another.
The video of the incident went viral on social media and sparked humorous conversations about what might have led to the exchange.
Below is the TikTok video of Otumfuo and Ibrahim Mahama speaking during the Asantehemaa’s funeral.
Reactions to Otumfuo and Ibrahim Mahama’s exchange
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions to the interaction between Ibrahim Mahama and the Asantehene.
Ibn~Gh said:
“Otumfuo said, ‘Why have you not been answering my calls?’ And he’s now begging 😂😂😂,”
Nattie Bongo Cassius wrote:
“Masa at this point I’m strongly convinced that Ghana belongs to Asantehene. He is just hiding behind the President and ministers to rule because eeeeiii.”
Scott🦅 commented:
“Otumfour was saying, ‘Ibrahim, why? I have told you several times to come home, but you have not been coming. Why? Manhyia is your home, but you don’t want to come. I don’t like that aspect of you. I won’t say anything again.'”
KR8S 👑 said:
“Billionaire self dey beg na me 🤣🤣.”
sir_eshun wrote:
“Ibrahim said he’ll bear the cost of the funeral. Otumfour said he and his brother are not like Nana Addo and thanked him.”
Oyokoba Kwame SIKADWA commented:
“Otumfuo likes the Mahama family, but they don’t return the same love! Sad.”
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh