At the heart of Opemsuo Osei Tutu I, Birth of an Empire animated movie, are two figures whose friendship and decisions shaped a nation—Osei Tutu and Okomfo Anokye. Before a single frame was animated, their look had to be found. That’s where concept art came in. Lead Character Designer and Director Cycil Abban started with reference materials from the museum: archival images, ceremonial regalia and portraits from the Asante period. These images grounded the designs in real his

Kumasi, 13th May, 2026 — History rose from the pages of the past and onto the screen at Manhyia Palace, as Parables Animation Studios, in joint collaboration with the Manhyia Palace Museum, unveiled an exclusive first look at its upcoming epic animated feature on the life and legacy of Opemsuo Osei Tutu I, the founding King of Asanteman, "Opemsuo Osei Tutu 1, Birth of an Empire". The sample short of the film was screened during the second edition of the 'Asantehene Arts Award