Various forms of traditional drumming, music and dancing continued to characterise the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi today.
Today is the first day of the 4-day burial rites, lying-in-state of the late queen mother, who would be buried on Thursday, September 18,2025 at the Breman Mausoleum (Ban mu) after a two-hour church service by the Anglican Church in the morning.
Today’s burial rites witnessed a number of dignitaries, including religious leaders, political parties, telecommunication companies, organisations and the general public.
Various ethnic groups from all parts of Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria hit the ground with attractive performances.
Apart from the Ashanti brand of traditional displays, there were different forms of traditional displays from the Gonjas, Ewes and Yoruba community in Ghana.
Spiritualists from all parts also put up displays that mesmerized mourners. Many people were attracted to their stand because there was the belief that there were spirits controlling the mascots that were on display and that they could turn stones into yam.
Each of the groups brought along a number of traditional dancers whose displays were an attraction to mourners who had filled the grounds.
Their warriors also carried different types of guns to show their might and occasionally fired muskets that sent people running to take cover.
