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Many years after Nana Ansa Sasraku, Akwamuhene, showed kindness to Opemsuo Osei Tutu and aided his elevation to Kingship, his reincarnate, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, stands grateful. At a meeting on September 8, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace with Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, Akwamumanhene, Asantehene did not conceal his gratitude for the benevolence. His Majesty thanked Akwamu for his training, safe journey, and blessings. “As great as I am, I owe it to you. I will never be ungrateful. The […]
The Manhyia Palace has solemnly observed the seventh Awukudae Festival today. The event was sombre as the Kingdom mourns the passing of its Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In accordance with tradition, His Majesty and all participants clad themselves in black outfits to reflect their grief. Held on September 10, 2025, participants used the occasion to pay homage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. It was also used to extend condolence messages over the passing of the Asantehemaa, and make […]
An outline for the burial rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, has been issued by the Manhyia Palace to guide Nananom, government officials and the general public who may join the event. The carefully planned rites will witness a series of activities from September 15 to September 18, when the rites will come to an end. Filing past is reserved to take place sequentially among dignitaries and the general public from September 15 to 18, between 5 am and […]
The Manhyia Palace has issued a detailed road map for the burial of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, to guide Nananom, government officials and residents. The burial rites will kick off on Sunday, September 14 night, where the needed rites will be performed for the remains of the Queen to be laid in repose. The opportunity to file past and pay last respects to the late traditional ruler will commence on September 15, after the […]
The four-day burial rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, are set to take place in September 2025. It will commence on September 14 night when the remains of Her Majesty will be laid in state at the Manhyia Palace for all to pay their last respects. It will continue on Monday, September 15, through to September 18, when she will be buried at Breman at night. His Majesty the King is expected to […]
All residents of the Asante Kingdom are to remain indoors on the night of September 18 when the late Queen of the Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, is expected to be buried. This follows a ban on outdoor movements. “No one must be seen outside that night,” the King announced through his linguist during the One Week Observation of the Queen. The four-day burial rites will commence on September 14 night when the remains of Her Majesty will be laid […]
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 […]
