nicole johnston, al jazeera. >>> on "worldfocus" we try regularly to introduce you to unfamiliar partse world. tonight with that goal in mind we want to share remarkable images that we came across. they came from the west african country of ghana, the first african country our first african-american president visited earlier this year. ghana is an increasingly modern society but some old ways endure. the country's largest tribe the ashantis have their own king. when an important anniversary occurred recently the king-sized celebrations began. >> reporter: about 250 members of ghana's ashanti community have come out in large numbers to pay homage to their king. ♪ it's been a decade since tutu ii took over traditional rule and spiritual leader of the ashanti's the country's largest community has reason to celebrate. ♪ adorned in gold ornaments, carried shoulder high as his entourage makes its way for the day celebrations. girls from the royal palace chase away evil spirits that might be in the area. but it's a modern monarch, who encourages use of the internet, advocates for better educa