By Peter Ansah,Samuel Obour

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Today, September 2025, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, led a sombre procession to Bogyawe, officiated the initial funeral rites for AsantehemaaThe procession saw the attendance of several traditional priests and priestesses, showing their mystical powersOtumfuo’s solemn encounter with the priests has garnered significant traction on social media

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II received a delegation of traditional priests who performed different kinds of rites at Asantehemaa’s funeral.

The four-day event (Dote yie) began on September 15, 2025, with Otumfuo performing initial rites to make way for Asanteman and sympathisers to pay their last respects and mourn the death of the Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The Asantehene led a sombre procession to Bogyawe at the Manhyia Palace to attend the “Doteyie” for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

According to Opemsuo Radio, the rites began at dawn, making the King the first to see the remains of Her Majesty, as tradition demands.

When the king eventually sat to receive guests after the procession, traditional priests, including women and children (Nananom Akomfoɔ), took turns to pay homage to the bereaved king.

With their whisk, they performed different rites from smearing him up with a powdered substance to pouring libation as they paved the way for other sympathisers

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, one of the priests appeared to be uttering some words when his turn came. As he spoke, an intermediary listened and whispered his words into the ears of His Majesty.

The King was captured smiling as the message flowed.

Netizens react to Asantehemaa’s initial funeral rites

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from

Prince Wiredu Phinehas said:

It’s like each one of them performs different rites

Wan Master Garzy wrote:

This is the moment I fear for my King anytime event like this takes place, but I hope Sika dwa tumii will always tame them.😊💛🖤💚

Okatakyie Samuel Osei Mensah remarked:

We Asante love our culture. Some Ghanaians feel proud of practicing foreign cultures to the detriments of their own traditions and customs.

Journey well Nana Hemaa Obaatanpa.

We thank you for your leadership and wisdom. Continue to smile on us from above and Asamando 🕊️We love you and we will miss you❤️🫂

Kwaku Bonsam storms Manhyia Palace

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwaku Bonsam had arrived at the Manhyia Palace for Asantehemaa’s funeral on the back of a horse.

He wore a special batakari with several live birds hanging loose from his outfit. The birds, believed to be doves, flapped their wings as Kwaku Bonsam bounced repeatedly during his ritual dancing.

Speaking to Lawson FM, Nana Kwaku Bonsam confirmed that his outfit was specially tailored for Asantehemaa’s week-long funeral from Monday, September 15, 2025, to Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Source: YEN.com.gh