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Tepamanhene Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem II was present at the Manhyia Palace for the late Asantehemaa Nana Kondau Yiadom’s funeralThe royal leader, revered for his historical status in the Asante Kingdom, attended the funeral with the Tepa Barnie deity as per traditionA group of piebaldistic children and young adults who were part of the Tepamanhene’s group stole the spotlight with their appearance

On the third day of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s funeral at the Manyia Palace, the Tepamanhene was spotted with his unique entourage.

Several videos sighted by YEN.com.gh, captured Tepamanhene Nana Adusein Atwenewa Ampem II’s grand entry as he made his way to commiserate with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The chief and his entourage were clad in white outfits, while all other attendees were mandated to wear black to pay respect to the late Asantehemaa.

Before him was a group of specially looking kids and young adults who took turns to shake Otumfuo.

Each member of the specially looking tribe had a peculiar birthmark on their bodies. Some say the mark was caused by piebaldism, others believe it is a gift sign from the Tepa Barnie deity.

Videos of Tepamanhene and the grandchildren of the Barnie deity below.

Tepamanhene performs a ritual for Otumfuo

The royal household of Tepa often attends high-profile Asante gatherings with the Tepa Barnie deity, also known as Asante Bosom kɛseɛ.

The Tepamanhene, after shaking hands with Otumfuo, presented the deity to perform an age-old ritual for the Asante monarch.

Otumfuo touched the deity several times, after which the Tepamanhene smeared a substance on the king’s shoulders.

The moment brought to bear Asante’s rich culture and traditions preserved from ages and passed on to this generation.

Tepamanhe’s appearance at Manhyia Palace stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.

patysbiz said:

“In fact we are learning alot from this funeral ooh Asanteman y3 )man piawwww.”

Dr. Sumaila Faisal said:

“Initially when I saw the first boy I thought he got burnt oo and I asked myself why is he in white until I saw the others.”

Kukua remarked:

“Otumfuo has special love and respect for kids. One thing I’ve realised 🥰”

Oscar1✊🏽shared:

“Tepa banie adehye3 mark , it’s a mark from the gods. When you asked for child from Tepa banie, you will surely give birth to a child with the mark. Whenever they’re going to funeral, they wear white same as Agona 🥰🥰”

Sista _tiwaaa added:

“These children are gods and they must be worshipped. But we worship the one in the bible and leaves these beautiful children.”

Agonamanhemaa wears white to Asantehemaa’s funeral

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Acheampomaa Ntansa Yiadom, the Paramount Queen Mother of Asante Agona, made a grand appearance at the Asantehemaa’s funeral.

Her white outfit was in observance of an age-old Asante tradition, with oral history stating that renowned priest Okomfo Anokye was once enstooled as a chief in the same region.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh