Asanteman Mourns: Traditional Priests Take Centre Stage At Nana Konadu Yiadom’s One-Week

A poignant display of traditional worship is underway at the Manhyia Palace, as priests and priestesses showcase their deep reverence and mourning to mark the one-week observance of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Led by Baffuor Asabre Kogyawoasu Ababio, Otumfuo Sumankwaahene, at least five groups of traditional priests, each representing different deities, have taken positions opposite the Queen’s residence.

Each group is actively demonstrating their mystical powers and spiritual connections, giving weight to the solemn occasion.

Baffour Kogyawoasu Ababio told opemsuo.com in an exclusive interaction that this ritual emphasises the significance of the occasion and the community’s profound grief.

The display will last until sunset.

According to the Sumankwaahene, the display by traditional priests is a requirement during both the One-week observation and the burial.

“Deities were used to establish Asanteman. Today, the mother of the Asantehene has joined the ancestors, so we had to come to perform the needed rites. We will display till sunset and then continue with the burial. This bears testimony to the living spirit of Asante.”

The Queen passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/