Lady Julia, the beautiful wife of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, wasn’t just sitting around waiting for her prince charming.
She had a life of her own, filled with achievements and accomplishments.
Let’s find out what work she was doing before she met Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Lady Julia’s Background and Career
Lady Julia, born Julia Ama Adwapa Amaning, is a lawyer by training.
After earning her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Ghana, she attended the Ghana School of Law and was called to the bar in 1994.
She then pursued postgraduate studies at Queen’s University in Canada, specializing in International Humanitarian Law.
Following her education, Lady Julia worked as a Teaching Assistant in International Law at the University of Ghana.
She later practiced law privately at Agyemang and Associates, a law firm in Accra.
In 1998, she joined Ecobank Ghana Limited as a Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer.
Her expertise extended to corporate governance and advocacy for children’s welfare as Secretary to the National Partnership for Children’s Trust.
Currently, Lady Julia Osei Tutu is the patron of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu Charity Foundation (OTC) and plays a vital role in providing social support to the people of Asanteman and Ghana.
She has taken a significant step in addressing mental health issues in Ghana as the founder of the EVE Medical Foundation, which focuses on women’s mental health.
Recognizing the urgency of mental health challenges among women in Africa, Lady Julia’s EVE Medical Foundation is working to establish wellness centers across the continent.
Meeting Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
Lady Julia’s career led her to Kumasi in 2002, where she was part of the Ecobank team inaugurating its first branch in the city.
Her role at the event caught the attention of Otumfuo, sparking their connection.
Their marriage followed soon after, marking the start of her life as the consort of the Asantehene.
The couple has been blessed with 6 children.
