Kente weavers at Bonwire, the historic home of Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth, have designed a unique and symbolic Kente fabric christened “Ɛyɛ Soronko”, a specially designed Kente in honour of Miss Amma Prempeh, Ghana’s Kente Ambassador. Amma Prempeh has thus joined the Bonwire Kente Wall of Fame.
It is for her rare and tireless contribution in telling the authentic story of Kente to the world.
The presentation of “Ɛyɛ Soronko” Kente to Amma Prempeh (Nana Amma Konadu Yiadom Prempeh), producer of Ghana’s first Kente Culture Story documentary – The Importance of Kente to Ghanaians & Black Africans,” is in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the promotion, preservation and global elevation of Bonwire Kente.
By conferring “Ɛyɛ Soronko” on Amma Prempeh, the granddaughter of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, the chiefs and people of Bonwire affirmed her place among a select group of individuals whose work has left an indelible mark on the legacy of Kente.
The traditional leaders believe Amma Prempeh is one of Ghana’s most influential cultural advocates, using media, film and storytelling to preserve indigenous knowledge and elevate Ghanaian heritage on global platforms.
Her exploits in the promotion of the Kente fabric began with her ground-breaking documentary on Kente, which she single handedly financed to draw international attention to Bonwire, the home of Kente weaving.
They described her work as transformational, noting that it has helped reposition Bonwire Kente not merely as a ceremonial fabric, but as a living cultural heritage deserving of global respect, protection and investment.
In June 2024, Kente weavers at Bonwire, on behalf of the Kuragu and Ameyaw Kente Stool, bestowed the title ‘Kente Ambassador for Bonwire and Ghana’ on Amma Prempeh on the global scene for the honour done Asanteman, Bonwireman and Nana Kuragu Ameyaw Santamire II, Otumfuo’s Kentehene.
The journey of the widespread recognition of the self-funded documentary “The Importance of Kente to Ghanaians and Black Africans”, which delves into the origins, intricate artistry, captivating history, and enduring beauty of Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth, began with its premiere in Kumasi, Ghana, on August 26, 2023. It was replicated in Accra on September 10, 2023.
The documentary kicked off Black History Month celebrations in February 2, 2024 with a screening at Harvard Kennedy School, April 17, 2024 in Washington DC screening to Ghana Embassy in Washington DC to H.E Hajia Alima Mahama – Ghana’s Ambassador to USA then and her team, to Congresswoman Barbara Lee and team at the Rayburn House Office Building.
On February 3, 2025, Dr. Adjei, Associate Vice President of Indigenous Research hosted the screening of the film in Canada at the Memorial University of Newfoundland on February 3, 2025.
On May 7, 2025 during the 75th birthday HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, Amma Prempeh gave an update of the Kente documentary film to the King.
She also held meetings with Mr Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) – Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana, Dzifa Gomashie – Minister for Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister in June and July 2025 about Ghana’s first kente culture story documentary film.
Amma Prempeh also released a second documentary “Kente Weavers Story” on June 24, 2025, which focused on the challenges of the Bonwire Kente Weavers and their plea to government and investors for yarn factories and workshops, which was widely shown on RTV, GBC, UTV, Onua TV, Joy News, Asante Heritage TV, Asante Nation and GhanaWeb, among others.
Amma Prempeh has also been featured on BBC Focus on Africa on Oct 15, 2025, FOA podcast and October 27, 2025, FOA online article on Kente GI status for Ghana story and the future of Kente and Ghana.
On Dec 6, 2025 Amma Prempeh made an appearance as guest presenter to briefly talk about Kente on Rhythms on the Runway 15th Edition – Black Star Experience event.
A highly elated Amma Prempeh, at the presentation on December 22, 2025 expressed appreciation to the queen mother of Bonwire, Nana Nyarko Frimpomaa II, Nana Kentehene,
Nana Kentehemaa, chiefs, elders and people of Bonwire for the honour bestowed upon her.
She described the “Ɛyɛ Soronko” Kente as deeply meaningful, stating that it represents not just recognition, but responsibility.
She appealed to the state, private institutions, philanthropists, and well-meaning individuals to come to the aid of Bonwire Kente weavers stressing the urgent need for a modern weaving workshop, and a yarn factory to support local production.
Amma Prempeh noted that the absence of these facilities has long been a major challenge affecting productivity, sustainability, and the livelihoods of weavers in the community.
According to her, investing in these critical needs would help preserve the craft, reduce production costs, empower young weavers, and ensure that Bonwire remains the authentic source of Kente in an increasingly competitive global market.
The Kente Ambassador also called on people around the globe to patronise Bonwire Kente to support the weavers and sustain the cultural ecosystem surrounding Kente production.
She reaffirmed her commitment to continue serving as a global Ambassador for Kente, pledging to use her voice, platforms, and networks to advocate for the protection of intellectual property, fair trade practices, and increased international recognition for Bonwire Kente.
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