The Manhyia Palace in Kumasi has been enveloped in an atmosphere of solemnity and cultural splendor as the sound of drumming, horn blowing, and dirges fills the air on the opening day of the Asantehemaa’s burial rites.
Dressed in traditional red and black mourning attire, hundreds of mourners have gathered at the palace to honor the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, whose legacy remains deeply cherished by the people of Asanteman.
The four-day funeral rites, known as Dote Yie, are being presided over by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, together with chiefs and royals from across the Ashanti Kingdom.
The passing of the Queen Mother has drawn not only traditional authorities but also government representatives, religious leaders, political figures, and sympathizers from across Ghana and beyond, all expected to partake in the coming days’ solemn observances at Manhyia.
Here is a glimpse of the Asantehene’s ceremonial arrival at the funeral grounds of the late Asantehemaa.
And here is how Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Koduah made his grand entrance, adorned in the rich pageantry of Ashanti tradition.
