Asanteman Mourns: Queens Unite In Grief With Asantehene
Paramount and sub-Queens from across the Asante Kingdom have presented a united front to mourn the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa.
The traditional leaders paid a condolence visit to the King, who is mourning his traditional mother on August 19, 2025, ahead of the One-Week observation.
The delegation deemed it imperative to visit the King to express their support ahead of the One-week set of August 21, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, Asante Mamponghemaa said, “Queens from the Ashanti Region, Bono Region, Bono East, Ahafo and all over the jurisdictions of the Golden Stool have united to grieve with our King. Our lord has passed, and we had to come and mourn with the King before the One week.”
She also announced a donation of 500 boxes of bottled water and drinks in support of the event.
Among the Queens were Nana Afrakomah Serwaah Kusi Oboadum, Agogohemaa, Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, Offinsohemaa and Nana Darkowaa Ampem Kyerewaa II, Yamfohemaa.
Asantehene was moved by the unity of the Queens and encouraged them to hold onto that virtue.
“I am comforted by your act of unity today. I am encouraged that, though my mother is gone, I have your support. Keep up with the unity.”
The Asantehemaa passed away on August 7, 2025, peacefully at her residence at the Manhyia Palace after reigning for eight years. This was formally conveyed to the Asanteman Council on August 11, 2025, during an emergency meeting.
About Nana Konadu Yiadom III
Born in 1927 at the Benyaade Shrine in Meredane, a small town in Kwadaso, Kumasi, Nana Konadu Yiadom III was the first daughter of Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II and Opanin Kofi Fofie. As an infant, she was entrusted to her aunt, Nana Afia Konadu, in Ashanti New Town, Kumasi, where she grew up receiving an informal education rich in cultural knowledge, discipline, and life skills.
During her teenage years, she underwent traditional puberty rites alongside her niece, Nana Abena Ansa, and later married Opanin Kwame Boateng, a blacksmith from Aduman, Kumasi. Known for her humility, compassion, and fairness, she earned deep respect across Asanteman.
In the mid-1990s, a prophecy foretold her future as Queen—a prediction fulfilled when she ascended the Nyarko Kusiamoah and Konadu Yiadom Stool on February 6, 2017, becoming the fourteenth Asantehemaa.
Her reign was distinguished by her advocacy for maternal health, promotion of breastfeeding, support for hospitals, and her efforts to maintain peace and unity within the Kingdom.
Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/
