The solemn continuation of the ‘Dote Yie‘ funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, took place on Wednesday, September 17, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
This marked the third day of the burial rites, which drew a cross-section of Ghanaian society — from political leaders to traditional rulers and members of the public — all paying their last respects to the revered Queen Mother of Asanteman.
Delegations from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), along with members of the business community, arrived to offer tributes to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and view the late Asantehemaa’s remains.
The Asantehene also sat in state, clad in Kuntukuni, a rare mourning cloth symbolising strength and solemnity. His presence set the tone for the day’s rites.
The palace courtyard came alive with rituals, drumming, and cultural performances, showcasing Asante tradition at its finest.
Representatives of the National House of Chiefs, the Ga Mantse delegation, the Aflao delegation from the Volta Region, and the Chief Justice, leading the judiciary, all came to perform rituals and offer condolences.
Since the start of the funeral rites on Sunday, Paramount chiefs have been arriving daily at Manhyia Palace to pay their respects. Wednesday was no exception, as more traditional leaders joined the ceremony.
The final funeral rites will end on Thursday, September 18, with Asanteman and the nation uniting to honour the memory of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who served as the spiritual and cultural mother of the Asante Kingdom.
Myjoyonline’s photojournalist, Sammy Moore, was on the grounds and captured these powerful moments from the ceremony.
