Lady Julia’s Sends Plea To Asantehene’s Mother Through Nana Konadu Yiadom III

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 you join her in the realm of our ancestors to watch over Otumfuo and our entire family.”

The burial service took place at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as part of the final burial rites on September 18, 2025.

Present at the event were President John Dramani Mahama, Deputy Eswatini Prime Minister Senator Thulisile Dladla, Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia, former First Lady Nana Agyemang Konadu Rawlings, IGP Christian Yohunu, BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiamah and others also joined.

The final day of the burial rites will later witness the laying to rest of the late Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa.

The rites commenced on Monday, September 15.

A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Asantehemaa.

The Queen, who was the only remaining sibling of the Asantehene, passed away peacefully at her residence at the Manhyia Palace on August 7, 2025.

Story by Hajara Fuseini