Act II
Two women arrive on the scene bearing gifts from chief Sapaase. Ananse is obviously happy and with all appreciation, he asks the women messenger to sit: Chairs! Bring chairs for the messengers of royalty and water! Water, instantly!Let the royal travellers have water at once. Next is the cheque gift from the Chief of the mines. Ananse is full of praises for this chief but wishes that Chief-who-is-chief should increase his own gift to win the competition. In the end, Chief-who-is-chief’s messenger arrives to say that the head-drink for Anansewa will be sent in two weeks’ time. As he goes out, he stumbles on Chief Sapaase’s messenger comes yet again with a telegram. Ananse is now rich; he calls in artisans, the carpenter, the mason, and the painter- to refurbish his old house. With donations pouring in from all corners, Ananse has transformed into a big and comfortable man. Ananse’s trick has paid off he is now one of the richest men in the town. Wealth has changed his status from low to high.