Kusi Obodom was the ruler of the

Ashanti Empire The Asante Empire (Asante Twi: ), today commonly called the Ashanti Empire, was an Akan state that lasted between 1701 to 1901, in what is now modern-day Ghana. It expanded from the Ashanti Region to include most of Ghana as well as parts of Iv ...

from 1750 to 1764. He ruled during the Oyoko Abohyen dynasty. He was the grandnephew of Osei Tutu, who had been king of Ashanti in 1701. Kusi Obodom's mother, Nkaatia Ntim Abamo, was the second Asantehemaa. Kusi Obodom held the title of

Asantehene The is the title for the monarch of the historical Ashanti Empire as well as the ceremonial ruler of the Ashanti people today. The Ashanti royal house traces its line to the Oyoko (an ''Abusua'', or "clan") Abohyen Dynasty of Nana Twum and t ...

. Kusi Obodom became Asantehene after debate - and occasional violence - over the Golden Stool. Obodom was succeeded by his nephew, Osei Kwadwo.

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