Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, welcomed hundreds of mourners to the second day of the Dote Yie of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III at Dwabriem of Manhyia Palace.
The mourning event, steeped in tradition and culture, has drawn dignitaries and well-wishers from across Ghana and beyond.
As the Asantehene sat in state at 12:40 pm, on Tuesday September 15, members of the Royal Family paid their respects, offering heartfelt condolences to the King.
They were followed by the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, who led security chiefs in the region to express their sympathies.
Other notable figures, including regional heads of institutions, Ministers of State, members of parliament, and political party leaders, took turns to pay homage to the Asantehene.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, also led a delegation to pay tribute to the late Asantehemaa.
Significantly, these sympathisers also signed book of condolence.
The Asantehene’s was carried in palanquin amids traditional drumming, horn blowing, firing of mascarades, and dirges, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Asante Kingdom.
Prior to his arrival, paramount chiefs, sub-chiefs, and their queen mothers, heavily dressed in mourning cloths, sat under their unique umbrellas to pay their last respects to their departing Queen Mother.
Scores of fetish priests and priestesses performed at the forecourt of the Manhyia Palace to cast away negative omens and ensure a successful and peaceful funeral rite.
The Dote Yie ceremony has attracted thousands of visitors to Kumasi, showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage and traditional splendor.
This influx of tourists has boost the local economy, particularly the hospitality and service industries.
Security at the Manhyia Palace and surrounding areas is very tight, with security officers stationed at vantage points to maintain order and ensure a smooth ceremony.
The funeral rites, began on Sunday September 14 and will end on Thursday September 18, 2025.
BY Thomas Awuah Asem
