The opening day of the final funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at Manhyia Palace took a dramatic turn when renowned traditional priest Kwaku Bonsam arrived in breathtaking style.
Mounted on horseback and flanked by his entourage, Kwaku Bonsam entered the palace grounds in full traditional regalia, complete with a horned crown-helmet, a staff of authority, and the Ashanti flag held high.
His striking appearance immediately drew attention, with many onlookers marveling at the powerful display of Ashanti culture.
The Dɔte Yie ceremony, which began on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the forecourt of Manhyia Palace, has attracted thousands of mourners from across Asanteman and beyond.
Earlier in the day, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, led chiefs and elders of Asanteman in filing past the remains of his late mother, accompanied by a vibrant display of drumming and dancing to honor her memory.
Members of the public were also given the opportunity to pay their last respects to the revered queen mother, who lay in state within the palace grounds.
