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Otumfuo Champions Africa-Caribbean Unity in Barbados Lecture

221  Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has delivered a thought-provoking public lecture at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, in Barbados, on November 12, 2025. The lecture, themed “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” explored the historical and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean, highlighting the need for stronger economic […]

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German President Pays Courtesy Call on Asantehene in Kumasi

196  The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Tuesday November 4, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. This visit forms part of his ongoing three-day official visit to Ghana, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Germany. Upon his […]

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Kenneth Nana Kwame Asamoah Joins Ashanti Kingdom in Final Farewell to Nana Konadu Yiadom III

1,536  The Founder and Leader of the Action People’s Party, Kenneth Nana Kwame Asamoah, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, by paying his homage and last respects. This solemn gesture was made on the final day of the dote yie, a period of mourning and reflection observed by the […]

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What You Need To Know About The Final Burial Rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III

1,559  In the heart of the Ashanti region, nestled within the historic Manhyia Palace, preparations were underway for a momentous occasion. The final burial rites, known as “Dote Yie,” of the revered Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III were to take place today, Thursday,September 18, 2025. A queen who ruled with wisdom from 1927 to 2025, […]

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Asantehemaa Funeral: Kuntunkuni Cloth Sales Boom

1,801  Traders of Kuntunkuni cloth, a traditional cloth worn during the Akans’ funeral rites, are experiencing a surge in sales following the final funeral rites of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The Manhyia Palace had designated Kuntunkuni cloth as the dress code for the occasion, which commenced on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and was expected […]

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Ahenema Slippers Steal the Show at Asantehemaa’s Funeral Rites

3,007  Sales of Ahenema, a traditional slipper, have surged in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, following the final funeral rites of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Manufacturers and traders of the traditional slipper, also known as “Kyawkyaw,” told Kumasi FM’s Elisha Adarkwah that while sales were steady before, the funeral has significantly boosted their purchases. […]