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The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has imposed a ban on funerals effective September 2, 2025. During this period, no funeral or burial is expected to take place across Asanteman. The ban will last until September 18. This is to make way for the burial of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, who passed away on August 7, 2025. “Today was the one week. From September 2, there is a ban on funerals,” Otumfuo announced through his […]
All businesses are expected to close in honour of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, on the eighteenth day of September, the King has decreed. The day will be used to mourn the deceased traditional leader. “On that day, there will be no noise. No shop will open. All will join Asanteman to mourn, and we will bury the Queen at Breman,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, said through his linguist, at the One Week of […]
Asanteman is observing the one week of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom. The event ongoing at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi highlights the profoundness of the grief the Kingdom has been thrown into. In attendance are traditional authorities, royals, subjects, government officials, representatives of corporate institutions and identifiable groups, as well as religious bodies. They stand in grief with Asanteman and mourn the demise of the revered traditional leader who passed away peacefully at […]
The Manhyia Palace is more than set today for the One-week observation of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom. The preparation took cognisance of the safety of all who may join Asanteman in mourning the revered traditional leader. The precincts of the Manhyia Palace, where the event will take place, have a heavy security presence. Personnel from all the security services can be seen from all angles of the Palace. The one-week observation is expected […]
The sixth Akwasidae festival across Asanteman was marked without colours or jewellery. This Akwasidae is referred to as “Akwasidae Tuntum” or “Kuntunkuni Dae”. Particularly at the Manhyia Palace on August 17, 2025, participants clad sombre attire- black and brown outfits. This depicted the Kingdom’s state of mourning following the demise of the Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The festival commemorated on a 40-day cycle historically coincided with the death of the Queen, whose One-week is yet to be observed. Otumfuo […]
A book of condolences has been opened at the official residence of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom following the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The sympathy log is available at the Manhyia Palace for condolence messages to the public from near and far. Signees will have the opportunity to express their sympathy and support for the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, and Asanteman. This is also an opportunity for people to share their memories and words of comfort […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sympathised with President John Dramani Mahama and all Ghanaians, particularly the bereaved families in the August 6 helicopter crash. “I extend my condolences to the President and all Ghanaians,” His Majesty said on August 11, 2025, during an emergency Asanteman Council meeting. The King was briefed about the incident, which claimed eight lives, including five government officials at Adansi Akrofrom on August 6, 2025, by Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has decried the antiquated state of the country’s planes, one of which crashed last week at Adansi Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region. Otumfuo, for the umpteenth time, raised concerns about the current conditions of the essential aircraft during a courtesy visit by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, on August 13, 2025, to commiserate with His Majesty on the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In his remarks, the […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has encouraged politicians to maintain a non-partisan approach to critical issues, including the purchase of presidential jets and military helicopters. The Asantehene, during an engagement with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, on August 13, 2025, said safety and efficiency must be core when such vital resources are in question. “Enough of the politicisation of the purchase of presidential planes and helicopters. Human lives are at stake here. We must invest to safeguard […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action in rooting out illegal mining, known as galamsey. According to the Monarch, the death of the eight compatriots in a helicopter crash while en route to an event relating to the fight against the canker must be a wake-up call. His Majesty sees the need for a ruthless war against galamsey as a way of atoning for the death of […]
