The final funeral and burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom II, are ongoing at the Manhyia Palace in the Asantehemaa.
Banks, schools, and businesses have shut down in observance of the final burial rites, following a directive from the Manhyia Palace.
The closures mark the culmination of the four-day Dote Yie (traditional burial rites), which began on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and have drawn tens of thousands of mourners, including high-ranking dignitaries from Ghana and beyond.
As part of the commemoration, a curfew was imposed for Thursday night, requiring residents to remain indoors as the Asantehemaa’s remains are moved to the royal mausoleum at Breman for burial.
Throughout the week, the funeral has been characterised by elaborate Asante pageantry and solemn rituals.
The funeral rites saw delegations from religious bodies, political parties, schools, NGOs, and corporate organisations paying tribute at the Manhyia Palace.
The Asantehemaa would be transported to Bantama Mausoleum (Ban mu), then to Breman Mausoleum for burial.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who was 98, passed away on August 7, 2025.
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