As preparations intensify for the burial of the late Asantehemaa, the Chief Executioner of the Manhyia Palace—known traditionally as the Manhyia Brafoo—has issued a firm warning to the residents of Kumasi.
During the second day of the funeral rites, held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Brafoo emphasized the importance of a strict curfew that will be enforced on Thursday, September 18, the day of the burial. According to him, any individual who disregards the directive does so at their own peril.
Speaking passionately in the Twi dialect, the Chief Executioner declared:
“We are not joking. We’re not boasting. This is an order. We are saying that on Thursday, stay indoors. If you believe you’re brave, come out and let us see.”
The stern caution reflects the seriousness and sacredness surrounding the final rites of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the 14th Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, passed away on August 11, 2025. She ascended to the position in 2017, following the death of her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. She was the biological sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Highly revered within Asanteman, Nana Konadu Yiadom was known for her unwavering loyalty, wisdom, and deep commitment to traditional customs. As the second most powerful figure in the kingdom, her contributions to the Ashanti heritage were profound.
Her four-day state funeral commenced on Monday, September 15, and will culminate with her burial on Thursday, September 18. The sacred nature of the burial day has led to widespread public advisories, including restrictions on movement, to preserve tradition and ensure security.
Residents are strongly urged to respect the curfew and adhere to all traditional protocols as Asanteman bids farewell to one of its most influential matriarchs.
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