All 14 Past Queens of the Asante Kingdom Spanning Over 300 Years
The Asante Kingdom has had 14 women who have occupied the revered Asantehemaa stool, tracing the lineage from 1701 to 2025.
These Majesties played central roles in shaping the traditions, governance, and unity of the Kingdom.
The first Asantehemaa was Nana Nyaako Kusiamoa, who reigned from 1701 to 1722. She was followed by Nana Nkatia Abamo (1722–1740) and Nana Akua Afriyie (1740–1768).
Other notable occupants of the stool include Nana Konadu Yiadom I (1768–1809), Nana Akosua Adoma (1809–1819), Nana Ama Serwaa (1819–1828), and Nana Yaa Dufie (1828–1836).
The list continues with Nana Afua Sarpon (1836–1857), Nana Afua Kobi I (1857–1884), Nana Yaa Akyaa (1884–1917), and Nana Konadu Yiadom II (1917–1945).
More recent occupants include Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko (1945–1977), Nana Afua Serwaa Kobi Ampem II (1977–2016), and Nana Konadu Yiadom III (2017–2025).
The 15th Asantehemaa was enstooled on July 6, 2026, following her selection through laid-down traditions by the King of the Asante Kingdom.
She succeeds Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away in August 2025.
The Asantehemaa holds the highest female traditional office in Asanteman and serves as advisor to the Asantehene and custodian of customs.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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