The Manhyia Palace has announced a ban on all funerals across Asanteman on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to enable the Asantehene and the people of Asanteman to observe the one-week celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III. The passing of the Asantehemaa was officially announced by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace on August 11 during a mandatory Asanteman Council meeting attended by all paramountcies and clans. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, the Palace said the observance will take place at Bogyawe, Manhyia Palace, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., with all funerals suspended for the day in honour of the late queen mother. “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 stool on February 6, 2017, following the death of her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem III, who died in 2016 at the age of 111.
