A book of condolence has been opened at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, offering dignitaries, traditional leaders, and citizens the opportunity to pay their final respects.
Mourners from across the Ashanti Region and beyond have begun trooping to the palace to sign the book and honour the memory of the late Queen Mother, who was admired for her wisdom, dignity, and service to Asanteman.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially announced the death of his elder sister during a meeting of the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 98. She reigned for eight years after ascending the stool in 2017 at the age of 90.
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She succeeded her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, who died in 2016 after a remarkable 39-year reign, making her one of the longest-serving Queen Mothers in Asante history.
Born in 1927, Nana Konadu Yiadom III was not only the Queen Mother but also the elder sister of the Asantehene. She was widely respected for her grace, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the preservation of Ashanti customs, traditions, and cultural values.
Throughout her reign, she played a pivotal role in guiding the Asantehene and the Asanteman Council, particularly on matters relating to succession, customs, and women’s affairs.
The one-week observance of her passing has been scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. In line with tradition, the palace has announced a ban on all funerals across Asanteman on that day to ensure full participation and respect for the Queen Mother.
Additional details regarding the funeral rites and commemorative ceremonies are expected to be released in the coming days by the palace.
Tributes have already begun pouring in from across the country and abroad, with many describing her passing as a great loss not only to the Ashanti Kingdom but also to Ghana as a whole.
The book of condolence at the Manhyia Palace will remain open in the days leading up to the one-week observance, allowing citizens and dignitaries to pay their last respects to the late Asantehemaa.
