Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie: Asantehene Steps Out In “Sedeɛ Ntoma” On Day Two
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the second day of the burial rites of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III, stepped out in a black cowries cloth referred to as “Sedeɛ ntoma” in the local dialect.
The cloth has an intricate cowrie design. The outfit is complemented by a traditional hat for mourning.
This symbolic appearance of His Majesty reflects the depth of grief felt across Asanteman.
Otumfuo stands as the chief mourner, as the late Queen was both his biological sister and, by tradition, his mother.
The carefully planned burial rites have a series of activities from September 15 to September 18, when the rites will come to an end.
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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