Asanteman and Ghana at large mourn the sudden passing of the Asantehemaa. The head of the Asanteman, the Asantehene, Nana Osei Tutu II announced the death of the late Queenmother on August 11, 2025.
The Asantehene made the announcement after holding a meeting with the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia Palace, in accordance with Asanteman customs and traditions.
The Queen Mother, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III died on Thursday August 7, but her death was officially announced 4 days later in accordance with Asante tradition. She reigned as the leader of the women in Asanteman for 8 years.
Asantehemaa was named Nana Ama Konadu at birth. She answered Nana Konadu Yiadom III, after her enstoolment as the 14th Asantehemaa on February 6, 2016.
Let’s take a look at all the Queenmothers of Asanteman from 1695 to date:
- Nana Nyarko Kusi Amoa – 1695-1722 (27years)
- Nana Nkatia Ntim Abamo – 1722-1740 (18years)
- Nana Akua Afriyie – 1740-1768 (28years)
- Nana Konadu Yiadom I – 1768-1809 (41years)
- Nana Akosua Adoma – 1809- 1819 (10years)
- Nana Amma Serwa – 1819- 1828 (9years)
- Nana Yaa Dufie – 1828- 1836 (8years)
- Nana Afia Sarpon – 1836- 1857 (21years)
- Nana Afia Kobi I – 1857- 1880 (23years)
- Nana Yaa Akyiaa – 1880- 1917 (37years)
Nana Konadu Yiadom II – 1917- 1945 (32years) - Nana Amma Serwa Nyarko – 1945 – 1977 (28years)
- Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II-1977 – 2016 (39years)
- Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III – 2017 – 2025(8 years)
(note: list sourced from TV3 Ghana)
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