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Asanteman is three days into the burial rites of the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Nananom and guests have begun arriving to take their respective seats at the grounds. The guests expected for today’s event include members of the National House of Chiefs and Regional Houses, Ministers of State, Diplomatic Corps, Parliamentarians and MCEs & DCEs. These guests and the general public will have the opportunity to file past and pay their respects from morning […]
Lady Julia Osei Tutu has publicly condoled with her husband, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following the demise of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The late queen was His Majesty’s sister biologically and his mother traditionally. Lady Julia, therefore, stands in mourning as the in-law. Dressed in a traditional outfit, she extended her condolences when Otumfuo sat in state to receive sympathisers from across the country and beyond on the first day of the […]
While seated in state on the first day of the four-day burial rites of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, a ‘divine’ message was delivered to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. This was while traditional priests took their turns before His Majesty to pay homage and convey their condolence. One of the priests appeared to be uttering some words when his turn came. As he spoke, an intermediary listened and whispered his words into the ears […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has paid his last respects to the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. His Majesty stepped out in public on Monday afternoon in royal kuntunkuni (mourning cloth), along with a headgear adorned with pepper and green leaves, symbolising the pain of the loss. The residence of the Asantehemaa was the first port of call for the Asantehene before taking his seat in state on Monday, September […]
The burial rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, are currently ongoing at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Already, Nananom have arrived and taken their respective seats at the grounds. This is the first day of the four-day rites. Groups scheduled to attend today are Churches and Clergy, Political Parties, Educational Institutions, NGOs, Telecommunication Companies, Corporate Institutions, all recognised associations and the General Public. Watch the video below:
Manhyia Palace is draped in black as the Asante Kingdom mourns Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Queen. From decorations to demeanour, the Palace’s mourning attire and subdued atmosphere honour the memory of Nana Konadu as she lies in state. A portion of the Palace has on display various portraits of Her Majesty’s rulership, some with the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Meanwhile, there is a poignant display of non-stop traditional worship underway by priests and priestesses as they showcase […]
As the way has been cleared with the needed rites, selected dignitaries and the general public will have the opportunity to file past the late Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, today, September 15, 2025. There is an orderly sequence of attendance for sympathisers for all four days at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Persons scheduled to attend today are Churches and Clergy, Political Parties, Educational Institutions, NGOs, Telecommunication Companies, Corporate Institutions, all recognised associations and the General Public. Addressing the […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officiated the initial rites to make way for Asanteman and sympathisers to pay their last respects and mourn the death of the Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. These rites were performed at dawn, making the King the first to see the remains of Her Majesty, as tradition demands. The public can now go in to pay tribute from now till Thursday, September 18, 2025. His Majesty will, on the […]
Black cloths known in the local dialect as ‘Kuntunkuni’ have been affirmed as the dress code for Asante traditional authorities attending the four-day burial rites of the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. This must be strictly adhered to; the Planning Committee of the event set to start on Monday, September 15, 2025, has announced. At a presser on September 12, the Chairman of the Committee, Nana Effah Appenteng, said, “The dress code is black for […]
Educational and corporate institutions within the Kumasi metropolis fall within the shutdown directive issued by the Manhyia Palace to make way for the burial of the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The directive will be enforced on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the final day of the burial rites of the Queen, when her remains will be laid to rest. Before then, all businesses can carry on with their operations within the mourning period. Announcing this […]
