The Manhyia Palace has declared a one-day suspension of all funerals across Asanteman on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to allow the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the people of Asanteman to observe the one-week celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III.
The solemn occasion will be held at Bogyawe, Manhyia Palace, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in honour of the revered queen mother.
The Asantehemaa’s passing was officially announced by the Asantehene on August 11 during a mandatory Asanteman Council meeting attended by paramount chiefs, clan leaders, and traditional authorities.
In a statement dated August 12, the Palace stated:
“The One Week Celebration will be observed on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Bogyawe, Manhyia Palace, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Manhyia Palace announces for the information of the general public that there will be a ban on all funerals across Asanteman on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to allow Asantehene and Asanteman to observe the One Week Celebration of Asantehemaa.”
Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 98. She ascended the Asantehemaa stool on February 6, 2017, succeeding her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem III, who reigned until her passing in 2016 at the age of 111.
