Festivals

September 15, 2025

Live Broadcast Of Nana Konadu Yiadom III Dɔte Yie (Day 1)

The burial rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, are currently ongoing at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Already, Nananom have arrived and taken[...]

Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie Day 1: Scenes from Manhyia Palace (Pictures)
September 15, 2025

Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie Day 1: Scenes from Manhyia Palace (Pictures)

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[...]

Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie Day 1: Who Can File Past the Late Queen Today?
September 15, 2025

Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie Day 1: Who Can File Past the Late Queen Today?

As the way has been cleared with the needed rites, selected dignitaries and the general public will have the opportunity to file past the[...]

Manhyia Palace Marks Seventh Awukudae Solemnly
September 10, 2025

Manhyia Palace Marks Seventh Awukudae Solemnly

The Manhyia Palace has solemnly observed the seventh Awukudae Festival today. The event was sombre as the Kingdom mourns the passing of its Queen,[...]

Asante Kingdom Marks Sixth Akwasidae In Black and Brown, Without Ornaments
August 17, 2025

Asante Kingdom Marks Sixth Akwasidae In Black and Brown, Without Ornaments

The sixth Akwasidae festival across Asanteman was marked without colours or jewellery. This Akwasidae is referred to as “Akwasidae Tuntum” or “Kuntunkuni Dae”. Particularly[...]