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The Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, bid a cryptic farewell to Lady Julia, her sister-in-law before her passing. This was when the wife of the Asantehene had reached out to her via phone to inform her about her trip abroad with her children. “When the children and I called on you recently, to inform you that we were traveling, you were adamant that I come with them again the following day to say good bye in […]
Lady Julia Osei Tutu has pointed to a few of the things she will miss most about the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In her tribute during a burial service for the Asantehemaa, the wife of the Asantehene listed her unique communication pattern, her occasional visits and exchange of gifts during Christmas. “Naana, I will miss our conversations especially when you would break into songs midway in our conversations and shower me with titles, praises […]
The late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom, carved appellations to reflect how special her sister-in-law, Lady Julia Osei Tutu was to her. The wife of the Asantehene in a heartfelt tribute recalled fond memories of appellations from the late Asantehemaa. “Your usual greetings to me was ‘Efiewura {Landlady}, Me Wura Yere {My Lord’s wife}, kurakura me sei ara {continue to cradle me}’.” Another appellation she gave her sister-in-law was ‘Obi dom bie’. Her Royal Majesty was regretful […]
Lady Julia Osei Tutu, the wife of the King of the Asante Kingdom, has reminisced with gratitude, the warm embrace she received from her mother-in-law and sister-in-law after her marriage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. According to her, they gave her the feeling of home and family at the Manhyia Palace. In her tribute to Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Lady Julia was full of gratitude for her warmth and love. “Kotokohemaa, your ‘Obi dom bie’ says thank you for your […]
Lady Julia has conveyed a message to the 13th Queen of the Asante Kingdom through Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the 14th Queen as she joins her ancestors. The message was communicated in her tribute to the late Nana Konadu as she laid in state for the burial service at the Manhyia Palace on September 18, 2025. “My beloved sister-in-law, please convey my warmest regards to m’ase kɔnɔfoɔ Nana Afia Serwaa Ampem II, your mother and my dearest departed mother-in-law as […]
The four-day burial rites for the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, has come to a successful end. The rites climaxed with a burial service on September 18, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi led by the Anglican Church. Presiding over the event was Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. It witnessed the reading of tributes, prayers and laying of wreaths by selected dignitaries. The Asante Kingdom was joined by President John Dramani Mahama, Deputy Eswatini Prime Minister Senator Thulisile […]
The final day of the burial rites has arrived and will witness the laying to rest of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa. The final rites will take place at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi today, September 18, 2025. The burial rites commenced on Monday, September 15. It has been joined by various dignitaries, either as groups or individuals, from across the country and beyond to commiserate with Asanteman and the […]
The final day of the burial rites has arrived and will witness the laying to rest of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa. The Presidency, Former Presidents, Former Vice Presidents, Diplomatic Corps and the General Public will have the opportunity to pay their last respects in the morning. They will then participate in a burial service at the forecourts of the Manhyia Palace, which will take place after the King of […]
The final day of the burial rites has arrived and will witness the laying to rest of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa. The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will first perform the final rites for the Queen to be laid in her royal casket and taken to the Dwabrem grounds of the Manhyia Palace for a burial service at 3 pm. After presiding over the day’s […]
The final day of the burial rites has arrived, and will witness the laying to rest of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, alongside her ancestors at the royal mausoleum in Breman Abusuakruwa. The Presidency, Former Presidents, Former Vice Presidents, Diplomatic Corps and the General Public will have the opportunity to pay their last respects in the morning. They will then participate in a burial service at the forecourts of the Manhyia Palace, which will take place after the King of […]
