15 h. ago UMB CEO and delegation commiserate with Asantehene on Asantehemaa’s passing

The CEO of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to commiserate with him and the Asante Kingdom following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

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2 w. ago Shops, streets to close on Sept. 18 in Ashanti region as Asantehemaa’s is laid to rest

On the night of Thursday, September 18, 2025, all residents in the Ashanti Region are being directed to remain indoors for the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

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2 w. ago Funeral rites for Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, scheduled for Sept. 14

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu the second, has announced that the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, will be held from Sunday, September 14, to Thursday, September 18, at the Manhyia Palace.

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2 w. ago Book of condolence opened at Manhyia Palace for the late Asantehemaa

A formal book of condolence has been officially opened at the Manhyia Palace, allowing dignitaries, traditional leaders, and members of the public to pay their heartfelt respects to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

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2 w. ago Kumasi Braces for Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Late Queen Mother’s Funeral Rites

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-braces-for-traffic-disruptions-ahead-of-late-queen-mothers-funeral-rites/Police in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have announced significant road closures around the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi this Thursday. The measures are part of security preparations for the one-week observance of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away earlier this month at age 98. The revered queen mother’s death was formally announced by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-braces-for-traffic-disruptions-ahead-of-late-queen-mothers-funeral-rites/

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3 w. ago Asantehene marks ‘Kuntunkuni Dae’ in black and brown without ornaments

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu the second on Sunday, August 17, 2025, observed the sixth Akwasidae festival, marked in black and brown attire without the usual display of ornaments, in honor of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The solemn commemoration, traditionally referred to as Akwasidie Tuntum or Kuntunkuni Dae, symbolized the kingdom’s collective […]

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3 w. ago Kumasi Archbishop leads delegation to console Asantehene over Asantehemaa’s passing

Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, August 13, to pray for the Asantehene and to convey his sympathy message to the King, following the demise of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The delegation also visited the Asantehemaa’s court to officially convey their sympathies […]

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3 w. ago Asante Queen Mother’s Death Silences the Heartbeat of a Kingdom

The passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Asantehemaa, is not just the end of a long life but a profound seismic moment of transition for the Asante Kingdom and the Republic of Ghana. Her death at 98 years old, after a reign marked by grace and wisdom, highlights the enduring power and relevance of traditional institutions in a rapidly changing world. The sorrow expressed is not just for a Queen Mother, but for a mother of the nation, a figure whose counsel and character touched lives far beyond the walls of Manhyia Palace. It is important to note that while the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially announced her death to the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, August 11, 2025, she had passed away four days earlier, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This customary delay between the passing of a royal and the public announcement allows for the observation of specific traditional rites and protocols that precede such a significant public declaration.

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3 w. ago Paul Afoko mourns with Asante Kingdom after passing of Asantehemaa

Awentami Paul Afoko, former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In a statement, he acknowledged the personal and national significance of her loss, describing it as a “devastating blow” to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who tragically lost his […]

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3 w. ago Bawumia mourns Asantehemaa: ‘We have lost a mother, not just a Queen Mother’

Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the Asante Kingdom and the nation in mourning the passing of the revered Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Her Royal Majesty Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as “an enduring symbol of unity, grace, and candour”.

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4 w. ago Ghana’s Asante Kingdom Mourns Queen Mother Nana Konadu Yiadom III

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-asante-kingdom-mourns-queen-mother-nana-konadu-yiadom-iii/The Asante Kingdom is draped in grief following the passing of its revered Queen Mother, Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III. She died on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at the age of 98. Her brother, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, received the formal announcement of her death during an emergency meeting of the Asanteman Traditional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-asante-kingdom-mourns-queen-mother-nana-konadu-yiadom-iii/

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4 w. ago Asantehemaa was an ‘enduring symbol of unity and grace’ – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed sorrow following the passing of Asantehemaa Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, the Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom.

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4 w. ago The life story of Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III (1927

Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III was born in 1927 to the 13th Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem III (1977-2016), and Opanin Kofi Foffie, also known as Koofie or Keewuo of Besease near Atimatim, a suburb of Kumasi. He was a carpenter by profession. Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, the 14th Queen of Asante, was […]

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