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The Kingdom of Eswatini has joined forces with the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to mourn the demise of the Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The southern African country was represented at the Manhyia Palace on September 17, 2025, during the burial rites of the Queen by the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Thulisile Dladla. She extended her country’s commiseration with the Asante Kingdom and affirmed its support in these difficult moments of grief. Other attendees for […]
Joining the Manhyia Palace to mourn the demise of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, on Wednesday were Torgbui Ga Adzonuegaga Ameyra Fiti, Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Council, and Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Council. Alongside a large entourage, the traditional rulers respectively affirmed their solidarity with the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. They were among a tall list of traditional leaders who graced the […]
A number of diplomats joined the third day of burial rites for Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, on Wednesday. They extended their sympathies to the King when he sat in state on September 17, 2025, to welcome guests from across the country and beyond. The envoys were Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Berenice Owen-Jones, Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, HE Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo and Suriname Ambassador, HE Fidelia Graand-Galon. Also present were Barbados High Commissioner, HE Juliette Byone-Sutherland, Rwanda High […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has engaged traditional executioners for an incident-free burial of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Queen of the Asante Kingdom. The engagement took place ahead of Her Majesty’s burial, scheduled for September 18, 2025. This was disclosed by Baffour Kantankrankyi, a linguist of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in an interview with Opemsuo Radio. He said that the Asantehene encouraged the traditional executioners to exercise restraint in the face of defiance […]
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 […]
