Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie: Asanteman Sees Off Day Two
Asanteman has seen off the second day of the burial rites of its Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
Known in the local dialect as “Dɔte Yie,” the four-day traditional practice for a deceased traditional authority commenced on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The second day at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, was nothing short of solemn yet a spectacular display of well-preserved rich culture and tradition by the Asantes.
Like the first day, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, sat in state at noon to receive guests who sympathised with the Asante Kingdom.
Among the dignitaries were the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon Emmanuel Armah Buah and MP for Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe.
Delegations from state agencies that attended included the Ghana National Prisons Service (GNFS), National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), National Signals Bureau (NSB), Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA).
There were also officials from financial institutions, including Consolidated Bank of Ghana, Access Bank, Sinapi Aba, Stanbic Bank, Zenith Bank, OmniBSIC Bank, National Investment Bank, CalBank, Ecobank and Enterprise Insurance.
Joining the mass number of mourners were delegations from TI Ahmadiyya Senior High School and St Louis Senior High School.
The rites will continue on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The carefully planned burial rites, which started on September 15 with a series of activities, will come to an end on September 18.
Her Majesty will be buried on the last day at Breman Baamu.
Filing past is reserved to take place sequentially among dignitaries and the general public from September 15 to 18, between 5 am and 5 pm, except for the last day, when it will end at 11 am to make way for a burial service at 3 pm.
A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Her Majesty.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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