Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Region, has come to a standstill as the city prepares to lay the Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, to rest in a deeply traditional and solemn ceremony.

A sense of quiet reverence has settled over the city as final burial rites are set to take place on the evening of Thursday, September 18, 2025.

In accordance with Ashanti customs, the Funeral Committee has instructed the public to stay indoors, a tradition that maintains dignity and order during the Queen Mother’s final journey.

The normally bustling roads, including the stretch from the Prempeh I International Airport Roundabout through Aboabo to Anloga Junction, are unusually free of traffic, with the Central Business District echoing a sense of calm as the city observes the funeral.

Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, was laid in state on Monday, September 15, giving various groups the opportunity to pay their respects.

Funeral rites, which began on Sunday, September 14, have drawn thousands of mourners, including traditional leaders, political figures, and citizens from all walks of life.

Among the prominent figures in attendance are former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

They join the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace to honor the late Queen Mother.

Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, a figure beloved for her wisdom and unwavering commitment to the Ashanti Kingdom, is remembered as a nurturing leader whose contributions significantly strengthened the cultural fabric of Asanteman.