Asantehemaa: Sad Scenes at Manhyia as Otumfuo Announces Nana Konadu Yiadom III's Death
- At the Asanteman Council meeting on August 11, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II informed Asanteman about Asantehemaa's passing
- The queenmother, who died at 98 years old, was the 14th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom
- It was an emotional moment when the king officially informed Asanteman of the queenmother's passing
Sad scenes emerged at the Manhyia Palace when royal leaders gathered for the Asanteman Council meeting on August 11. At a royal gathering, Otumfuo announced that the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, had passed on.
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The king ordered an emergency meeting with his traditional rulers when rumours of the queenmother's passing first surfaced on social media on Friday, August 8.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who was the king's biological sister, was enstooled as the 14th Asantehemaa in 2017.
She succeeded her mother and predecessor, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, who died on November 15, 2016, in her sleep, aged 109.
In the Asante hierarchy, the queenmother, second in authority only to the Asantehene, plays a crucial role in regulating the legitimacy of successors to the Golden Stool and ensuring adherence to customs and traditions.
Her influence extends to matters of succession, advising the Asantehene, and even having the power to depose him in certain circumstances.
Asanteman mourns Nana Konadu Yiadom III
It was an emotional moment when Otumfuo Osei Tutu II announced his elder sister's death at Manhyia Palace.
Some women were seen wailing in their mourning clothes, signalling the mood after Asantehemaa's death was announced.
The one-week observance of the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Video of Mamponghemaa and other queens arrive at Manhyia for the council meeting
Moment Otumfuo broke silence on Asantehemaa's death
Women break down in tears after Asantehemaa was confirmed dead
Netizens mourn Nana Konadu Yiadom III
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Otumfuo Osei Tutu's announcement of Asantehemaa's passing.
@Sylencer223 said:
"Ohhh, but why are people crying? The woman has lived for more than 80yrs which is a blessing. This should be a celebration of life."
@frimpong30 wrote:
"The news was out there in silence but Chala no man feel talk am openly till chairman break the news himself. Who say man no dey. Man dey paaa."
@fresh_fresh11 wrote:
"This is all settings. They are paid to do this. NB: This is not something new. This is a tradition during funerals."
@NanaYawOp commented:
"The whole Ghana should be given 2 weeks holidays so we can mourn the great queen 🤴 This is a big loss."
King Mswati III's kids meet Asantehemaa
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that King Mswati III, the royal ruler of Swaziland, now Eswatini, had introduced his children to Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The entourage from Eswatini knelt and paid homage to Asantehemaa, who was flanked by a host of her queens and royal servants.
The durbar on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to officially mark King Mswati III's arrival in Ghana was one of the late Asantehemaa's last moments in public.
Source: YEN.com.gh
