Asantehene Announces Passing of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III

Asantehemaa passes on …at age 98

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Ghana lost one of its most revered traditional leaders when Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, peacefully transitioned to join her ancestors, leaving behind a legacy that will echo through genera­tions. The devastating news was delivered by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, during an emotionally charged emergency meeting of the Kumasi Tradi­tional Council on Monday. Speaking through his linguist in accordan…

Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Late Asantehemaa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nana-konadu-yiadom-iii-late-asantehemaa/Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom, was born in 1927 during a pivotal moment in the restoration of Asante political authority. Known at birth as Nana Ama Konadu and affectionately called Nana Panin, she entered the world at the Benyaade Shrine in Merdan, Kwadaso, Kumasi. She was …

Confirmed–Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III Dies At 91–All You Need To You

The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III has been confirmed dead. Nana Konadu Yiadom passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 91years. The Asantehemaa is the second most powerful person in Asante Kingdom. On Monday, August 11,2025, the Oyoko Family confirmed the sad news to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at an emergency Asanteman Traditional Council […]

Asanteman grieves the loss of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Asante Kingdom is mourning following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the age of 98. According to sources, the revered queen mother, who was the biological sister of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, died in the early hours of Thursday August 7, 2025. Her death was formally communicated by the Asantehene during an emergency meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, accord…

Manhyia Palace announces death of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III

By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, has publicly, and in accordance with Asante tradition and custom, announced the death of Asantehemaa Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III. She passed away on Thursday, 7 August 2025. The announcement was made at an emergency meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, 11 August 2025. The Asantehene also revealed that the one-week traditional rite for the q…

Asantehene Announces Passing of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III

The late Nana Konadu Yiadom III and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially informed the Asanteman Council of the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The revered queenmother, who served the Ashanti Kingdom with distinction for eight years, died at the age of 91. In line with tradition, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made the customary announcement during a gathering of the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia …