The Asante Kingdom is set to bid a final farewell to its late queen mother, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, in a series of elaborate traditional ceremonies that highlight the dynasty’s centuries-old customs and spiritual heritage.
The revered Asantehemaa, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 98 after serving since 2017, will be laid to rest on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Kumasi. Her burial marks the end of a five-day procession of rituals steeped in Asante tradition.
From the Dwaberem at Manhyia Palace, her body will be ceremonially moved to the Bantama Royal Mausoleum and finally interred at the Breman Royal Mausoleum, the sacred resting place of Asante royalty. Palace officials say each stage of the journey carries profound symbolic meaning tied to Asante history and continuity.
The rites have already drawn thousands of mourners, with the final day expected to be the most significant, attended by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paramount chiefs, dignitaries, and national leaders, including President John Dramani Mahama.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III is remembered not only as the mother figure of the Asante Kingdom but also as a custodian of wisdom, cultural stability, and guidance whose influence extended far beyond her immediate traditional role.
The ceremonies, organizers note, are not just a tribute to her life but also a reaffirmation of the resilience and grandeur of Asante culture in the modern era.
