All residents of Asanteman are required to remain indoors on Thursday night, September 18, during the time of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s burial at the royal mausoleum in Breman, Kumasi. As decreed by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asanteman, particularly the capital, Kumasi, will observe a period of silence in accordance with Asante customs and traditions. This internment marks the conclusion of four days of Dote Yie (burial rites) for the 14th Asantehemaa, who passed away at the age of 98.
Directives
During the announcement at the Manhyia Palace on August 21, 2025, while observing a week of mourning for the queen, a senior linguist of the Asantehene, Baffour Kantankyakyi, instructed that there should be no human movement during the night. He stated, “Asanteman will go completely silent. No shops will be open.
There will be no travel or movement of people. The remains of our revered Asantehemaa will be conveyed to Bantama during the night. It is crucial that no one is encountered on the way, as doing so will be at their own peril. Late at night, the remains will be moved in solemn procession to their final resting place in Breman.”
Burial service
Regarding the burial service, there will be a memorial service at Dwabrem earlier in the day, attended by President John Dramani Mahama, the Asantehene, and other dignitaries. The President announced last week that, God willing, he will be in Kumasi to pay his last respects to the Asantehemaa. This announcement followed a formal invitation from the Asantehene, who sent a delegation to request the President’s presence at the burial rites at the Jubilee House.
Source: Kwame Asare Boadu
