When Nsumankwaafoɔ stopped the rain at the Eswatini King's durbar at Manhyia on Thursday

The remarkable people of Asante Nsumankwaafie, led by the Nsumankwaahene Baffour Asabre Kogyawoasu Ababio III, are commonly referred to as ‘adurofuo’ (spiritual oracles).

It is believed that they possess the extraordinary powers to stop rain from falling during important outdoor events attended by the Asantehene.

This incredible talent and belief was once again at display on Thursday at the Manhyia Palace during the durbar Otumfuo held in honour of the visiting King of Eswatini at Dwabrem at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

Despite heavy rain in the surrounding areas, there was no rain at the Manhyia Palace gounds and the belief was that the extraordinary individuals from the Nsumankwaafie successfully prevented the rain from falling on the durbar grounds, allowing the event to proceed smoothly.