Liwin, Kumawood Stars Mourn Asantehemaa [Photos]

Some Kumawood stars, including popular actor, Kwadwo Nkansah also known as Liwin, have joined Asanteman to mourn the loss of the late Asantehemaa, Afia Kobi Ampem II. The Asante kingdom is performing the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa this week. The public has been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen … Read more

Lil Win, Kumawood Stars Mourn Asantehemaa [Photos]

Some Kumawood stars, including popular actor Lil Win, have joined Asanteman to mourn the loss of the late Asantehemaa, Afia Kobi Ampem II. The Asante kingdom is performing the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa this week. The public has been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which has … Read more

Ghanaians Pay Last Respects To Late Asantehemaa [Photos]

Ghanaians from all walks of life have thronged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to pay their last respects to the late Queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The public have been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which has been … Read more

Day 2 of Asantehemaa’s Burial Rites

It’s day two of the burial rites of the late Asante Queen mother Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II,mother of the Asante King. The King, Osei Tutu II and several other sub-chiefs prepare for the final funeral rites of the Queen mother Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who passed away in November 2016. The … Read more

Ghanaians Pay Last Respects To Late Asantehemaa [Photos]

Several Ghanaians from all walks of life have thronged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to pay their last respects to the late Queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The public have been given the opportunity to file past the body of the queen mother which … Read more

Tears Flow For Asantehemaa

There were sad scenes at the forecourt of the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi yesterday, as scores of people cried uncontrollably to mourn the death of the Asantehema, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The late Asantehema, who was regarded as one of the finest and successful queenmothers of Asanteman, died at an advanced age of … Read more

Rawlings, Mahama To Pay Respect To Asantehemaa As Funeral Rites Enter Day-2

Former Presidents John Mahama and Jerry John Rawlings will Tuesday join dignitaries at the Manhyia Palace to mark the funeral rites for the late Ashanti queen, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Members of the National House of Chiefs are also expected to be at the palace today to take part in the late Asantehemaa’s … Read more

Thrilling Cultural Display At Asantehemaa’s Burial Rites

Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II died at the age of 111 The capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, was awash with rich cultural display as thousands of mourners flocked to the Mahnyia Palace to pay last respects to the late queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Asantehemaa … Read more

Many Collapse At Asantehemaa’s Funeral

Several people are said to have collapsed at the funeral grounds of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem. The causalities are said to have suffered shock due to gunshots being fired and others dehydrated after standing in the sun for a long time. A member of the Red Cross Society in an interview … Read more

Asantehemaa Funeral Underway; Body Laid In State At Manhyia

The Asantehemaa funeral is a four-day rites which starts with the laying in state of the body of the Queen Mother… The Asahanti Kingdom is currently abuzz with series of activities in preparation for the burial of the Queen Mother of the Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died in November, 2016 at the … Read more

Asantehemaa Funeral Underway; Body Laid In State At Manhyia

The Asantehemaa funeral is a four-day rites which starts with the laying in state of the body of the Queen Mother… The Asahanti Kingdom is currently abuzz with series of activities in preparation for the burial of the Queen Mother of the Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died in November, 2016 at the … Read more

Nana Addo, Kufuor, Kofi Annan Pay Respects To Asantehemaa

President Akufo-Addo joined other dignitaries to pay his last respect to the late queen mother President Nana Akufo-Addo today [Monday], joined the long list of dignitaries that travelled to Manhyia palace in the Ashanti Region, to pay respects to the late queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Asantehemaa … Read more

Thrilling Cultural Display At Asantehemaa’s Burial Rites [Photos]

The capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, was awash with rich cultural display as thousands of mourners flocked to the Mahnyia Palace to pay last respects to the late queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is lying in state at the Manhyia Palace, … Read more

Our Histories Are Intertwined – Jon Benjamin

UK ambassador to Ghana, Jon Benjamin has joined several others across the across and continent to express his condolence to the Asantehene Otumfuor Osei Tutu II and the Asanteman Council on the demise of the Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II. Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, died at the age of 111 … Read more

Nana Addo, Kufuor, Kofi Annan Pay Respects To Asantehemaa

President Nana Akufo-Addo today Monday], joined a long list of dignitaries that traveled to Manhyia palace in the Ashanti Region, to pay respects to the late queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is lying in state at the Manhyia Palace, where mourners will … Read more

Kumasi In Black For Queen

SAD MOMENTS will certainly unfold at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi today where the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, will be laid in state for four days. All roads in the Ashanti regional capital would definitely lead to the palace where the four-day Ashanti traditional burial rites had been planned, beginning today … Read more

[Photos] Asantehemaa Laid In State At Manhyia

The late queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II has been laid in state at the Manhyia Palace. Mourners are expected to file past the body until Thursday when she would finally be buried. According to reports from the Manhyia palace , the body of the late Asantehemaa will no more … Read more

Asantehemaa Laid In State At Manhyia [Photos]

The late queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II has been laid in state at the Manhyia Palace. Mourners are expected to file past the body until Thursday when she would finally be buried. President Akufo-Addo is expected to be there with other dignitaries from neighboring countries to join … Read more

Funeral of Asantehemaa Begins Today

Rites to see the late Asantehemaa join her ancestors begin on Monday, January 16 at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asante Kingdom. The four-day rites in Kumasi begin with the laying in state of the late Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, whose death occurred on Monday, November 11. She will be laid … Read more

Movement Ban Relaxed For Utility Service Providers

The Manhyia Palace has excluded providers of essential services from its ban on movement of persons within Asanteman as part of the funeral arrangements for the late Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The Palace in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu said officers of the Ghana National Fire Service, … Read more