The four-day final burial rites of the longest serving Queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, which kicked off on Monday and ended on Thursday brought to bare one of Africa’s many wonderful cultures. Thousands gathered at the Manhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region to honour the late Queenmother in a … Read more
The four-day final burial rites of the longest serving Queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, which kicked off on Monday and ended on Thursday brought to bare one of Africa’s many wonderful cultures. Thousands gathered at the Manhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region to honour the late Queenmother in a … Read more
Ghanaians from all walks of life have since Monday thronged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to pay their last respects to the late Queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The four-day burial rites for the late Queen has seen top Ghanaian personalities like the Clergies, Politicians and Security Officers attending … Read more
The best of Ghanaian culture has been on display during the burial rites of the late Queen mother of the Asanteman, Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II. Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II passed away on the 15th of November, 2016 and her death has left the Ashanti Kingdom in a state of mourning. She … Read more
Various forms of traditional drumming, music and dancing continued to characterise the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi yesterday. It was the third and final day of the lying-in-state of the late queen mother, who would be buried today at the Breman Mausoleum … Read more
The four-day burial rites (doteyie) for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is ending today. Thousands of mourners thronged the Manhyia Palace where she has been laid in state to file past her remains as well as greet the King, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II on the grounds where the burial rites are … Read more
The Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II will be laid to rest in the late hours of today [Thursday]. In the absence of an Asantehemaa, the Kokofuman Hemaa, Osagyefo Bayie, will act in the stead of Queen Mother. The Kokofuman Hemaa belongs to the Oyoko Clan who are the royals in Ashanti. The Asantehene … Read more
The burial service for the late Queen-mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, has been held in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. Various groups have paid tribute to the late queen-mother who died in November 2016, aged 111. She has been lying in state over the last three days, and is expected to … Read more
President Akufo-Addo, vice president Dr. Bawumiah and parliament have today joined Asanteman at the burial service of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem. Former presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor are all present at the burial service of the late Queenmother. Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, is expected to pay homage to his … Read more
The usual vehicular and human congestion within the central business district of Kumasi was absent on Thursday as shops closed in honour of the final burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. All banks in the metropolis were shut in line with the directive from the Asanteman Council. Most commercial … Read more
play videoThe final funeral rites of Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II is on going in Kumasi It’s the fourth day of the burial rites of Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II. Many people are still trooping in to pay their last respect to the Queen mother who died in November 2016. The late … Read more
The capital of the Ashanti region, Kumasi, is virtually ‘dead’ over the directive banning almost all business activities in the city. Checks by Citi Business News indicate that traders in major suburbs in the region are complying with the directive. The move also follows the conclusion of the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings today [Thursday] joined thousands of mourners in Asanteman to pay their last respects to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. He is among the many dignitaries who were expected at the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa. Clad in Red – a traditional mourning attire at the … Read more
Major streets in the Kumasi Metropolis are virtually empty as Asanteman prepares to bury the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II. Manhyia as part of the burial ceremony of the Asantehemaa issued a dierective to the citizens to close shops and halt all business activities on Thursday, as they prepare to send home … Read more
Kumasi Metropolis is currently silent as the Manhyia Palace prepares to bury the Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II today. The thirteenth queen mother who died on November 20, 2016 is being buried with gold ornaments. A curfew has been imposed and stores in the central business district including banks in the metropolis have … Read more
Shops in the Central business district of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have all been closed down today, Thursday following directive from the Manhyia Palace. The directive was issued to pave way for an atmosphere for the final burial rite service for the late Queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem … Read more
The Kumasi metropolis will be without commercial activities today, as businesses are expected to grind to a halt to pave way for the smooth burial of the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. All schools in the metropolis will also be closed down for the day. A January 16, 2017 letter, signed by the … Read more
Traders willing to comply with directive from Manhyia for commercial activities to be halted Traders and residents in the Ashanti regional capital of Kumasi have said they will ensure full compliance with a directive from Manhyia for commercial activities to be halted today, Thursday, 19 January, for the burial of the late Asantehemaa Afia Kobi … Read more
The final burial rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, are scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 19 after days of traditional funeral rites. The rites began on Monday, January 16, when the 13th queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom was laid in state. Dignitaries from all walks of life trooped … Read more
Schools in Kumasi have been directed to close for Asantehemaa’s burial rites The Ghana Education Service in the Ashanti Region has directed that all schools be closed today, Thursday, 19 January, for the final funeral and burial rites of Asantehemaa Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. According to strict orders of Manhyia, no one is to … Read more