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The final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, began in Kumasi with the commencement of the four-day traditional ceremony popularly known as ‘Dote Yie’.
The occasion drew together a rich blend of tradition and culture as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, led chiefs, queen mothers, traditional priests, clergy, government officials, and dignitaries from across the country to pay their respects.
The rites, deeply rooted in Ashanti customs, will span four days and are expected to attract thousands of mourners, well-wishers, and cultural enthusiasts from Ghana and beyond.
Authorities have assured heightened security and smooth coordination throughout the period as the Asante Kingdom unites to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Queen Mother.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Asante Kingdom will bury its revered queen mother, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, with full traditional honors, bringing Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city, to a complete standstill.
On the last day of the burial ceremonies, the Manhyia Palace has mandated that all schools, banks, stores, marketplaces, and business districts in the Kumasi Metropolis be closed.
In the Asante Kingdom, the late Asantehemaa, who held office from 2017 until her death earlier this year at the age of 98, is revered as a symbol of continuity and wisdom.
On September 18, a grand procession will mark the conclusion of the funeral ceremonies, which started on September 14.
Thousands of mourners, alongside Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, are expected to attend, underscoring the cultural and historical significance of the moment.
Nana Effah Apenteng, Paramount Chief of the Bompata Traditional Council and Chairman of the funeral planning committee, said the shutdown is designed to allow all residents to participate fully in the sacred ceremonies.
An indoor curfew will also be observed from 7pm Thursday until 4am Friday, marking what palace officials describe as a “sacred period” for traditional rituals.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com/Solomon Nimo
