Asanteman Mourns: Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III Lies In Repose As Dɔte Yie Kicks Off

The remains of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Her Majesty Nana Konadu Yiadom III, have been laid in repose as her burial rites, known in the local dialect as “Dɔte Yie,” commence.

Her body will remain on display at Manhyia Palace for the next four days, beginning today, September 15, 2025, as Asanteman mourns the 14th Queen, who reigned for the past eight years.

It follows the performance of the required rites on Sunday night to make way for the display of the body.

This dawn, the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in accordance with tradition, paved the way for the public to pay their last respects to the Queen.

The carefully planned rites will witness a series of activities from September 15 to September 18, when the rites will come to an end.

Her Majesty will be buried on the last day at Breman Baamu.

Filing past is reserved to take place sequentially among dignitaries and the general public from September 15 to 18, between 5 am and 5 pm, except for the last day, when it will end at 11 am to make way for a burial service at 3 pm.

A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Her Majesty.

Story by Hajara Fuseini