Preparations are underway for the final funeral rites of the late queen mother of Asanteman, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
According to the Manhyia Palace, the final funeral for the late sister of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who passed on August 7, 2025 at age 98, will take place from September 14, 2025.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly as part of the funeral celebration organised a clean-up exercise in the city of Kumasi to clear the city of filth.
Almost all the monuments, roundabouts and ceremonial streets in the Garden City have been refurbished, while utility poles and trees on the main roads have been draped in red and black cloths, signifying that a big funeral is in the offing.
Large and colourful billboards of the late queenmother have also been erected at vantage points in the city, providing information about the funeral, which will start from September 14,2025 to September 18, 2025.
Nana KonaduYiadom III, who is the biological brother of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II reigned for 8 years and will be buried at dawn in a full traditional ceremony at the Breman Royal Mausoleum (Ban mu) on September 18, 2025.
The Manhyia Palace, which will play host to hundreds of mourners, has been decorated for the event, while the adjoining football field-size grounds, on which almost all outdoor activities will take place, has been mowed.
A meticulous programme has been outlined covering security, health and protocol, among others, to ensure the safety and security of all, as well as enable others to witness the rich Ashanti culture.
Funeral of late Asantehemaa: Manhyia Palace orders closure of schools, banks, markets on Sept 18
By Benjamin Aidoo
