A Gentle Reign

In A Gentle Reign, author Susan Orlean presents a captivating portrait of Kwabena Oppong, the third king of the American Ashanti tribespeople, as he navigates the challenges of his unexpected role as a leader. Elected from the Asanteman Association of the United States, Oppong, who works as a cab driver, embodies the blend of ordinary life and extraordinary circumstance. Originally published in The New Yorker, this engaging narrative reveals the unique experiences of a man balancing cultural heritage with modern American life.