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1,669 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, […]
1,937 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 […]
3,107 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. […]
3,908 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), headed by Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, organized a metropolis-wide clean-up exercise today. The exercise is part of preparations for the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025. According to the Mayor, the clean-up exercise aims to ensure that the city […]
2,971 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a metrowide clean-up exercise scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2025, starting at 6 a.m. The exercise is part of preparations for the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of KMA, the clean-up aims to […]
1,799 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has deployed about 500 police officers to ensure maximum security during the one-week observation of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. According to the police, the deployment is part of their efforts to provide adequate security during the period. The Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Regional Police […]
1,817 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has deployed about 500 police officers to ensure maximum security during the one-week observation of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. According to the police, the deployment is part of their efforts to provide adequate security during the period. The Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Regional Police […]
1,670 The Ashanti Regional NDC Chairman, Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi, Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and Kumasi Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, joined His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to mark the 6th Akwasidae celebration at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The occasion was also attended by the Regional Security Council (REGSEC). The […]
2,137 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, yesterday received a delegation from Manhyia Palace who formally informed him of the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the Government of Ghana, Dr. Amoakohene extended deepest condolences to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Royal […]
1,669 In categorical terms, Teacher Kantanka, a historian at the Manhyia Palace has denied any form of intervention in the bail process of Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chairman of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), from the custody of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr. Adom-Otchere, also an ace journalist was invited by […]