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The Asantehene, H.M. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, has responded to critics over his �Yen tie obiaa� dance with President Mahama after the reopening of the Kumasi International Airport. The 16th Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom was speaking at the maiden edition of the Musiga Asanteman Arts Ball and Awards, organized by the Musicians Union of Ghana, the Manhyia Palace and Golden Tulip Hotel at the Golden Tulip, Kumasi on Saturday, December 27, 2014. The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, who was in black tuxedo, had early in the night danced to Nana Ampadu�s performance of his classic, hit �mother�. He was full of smiles and occasionally clapping to performances by Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Noble Nketsiah among other acts on the night, obviously displaying his strong love for indigenous Ghanaian music. His speech was full of praises for musicians for their contribution to national development saying musicians were prophets and if people would pay attention to the lyrics of songs, and not just dance to them, the nation�s fate would be better by now. Joking about his dance to Nana Ampadu�s �mother�, he used the opportunity to address his critics about the recent dance with the President: �I get into trouble for dancing in my room; I hope I won�t get into trouble for dancing in public.� He said: �Everything I do is in the interest of Asanteman. Everything I do is to bring development to my people. So why won�t I be excited if someone has created an international airport in my city so my people can fly directly home?�