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
“Nana, you very successfully fulfilled your historic role of destiny. You will remain much beloved in your Kingdom, Asante, and by many beyond who were fortunate to come close to you.” His Excellency J. A. Kufuor Former President of Ghana “I shall remain true to your advice; and I shall forever remember and live by … 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 President of the Kumawood Actors Guild, Bill Asamoah has said members of the association have been awestricken by the display of rich heritage at the four-day burial rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The event which commenced on Monday January 16, 2017 at the Manhyia Palac has hosted thousands … Read more
Allotey Jacobs says he wished he was an Ashanti because the Ashanti kingdom is blessed. Commenting on the funeral of the Asantehemaa on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, Allotey Jacobs was marvelled by the rituals and the culture characterizing the event. According to him, he has lots of respect for Ashantes, saying the culture is “so unique. … Read more
A true offspring of the Royal Lineage of the Oyoko Clan of Kumasi, Nana Afia Kobi S??waa Ampem II, was born in 1905 in Kumasi to Nana Yaa Birago (Nana Yaa Bakani), the daughter of Nana Akua Afriyie (Akua Dehye?), whose mother was Nana Afia Kobi I, Asantehemaa from 1857 to 1880, after whom she … Read more
From my infancy, I was privileged to know Nana because of the close friendship my mother, Ama Dapaah of Apagyafie, had with her. Nana always called me not by my name, but by the affectionate word “Agya”, meaning Father or Daddy. And this is because historically her great-grand ancestress after whom she was named Nana … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to all persons attending the burial celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, to ensure their personal security although the Police will be protecting lives and properties. The Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Mohammed Tanko, in an interview with … Read more
Mourners of the late Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II in Kumasi have been praising the Asantehemaa as a mother, unifier and conflict resolution expert. But there is more to the personality of the queenmother whose death has drawn thousands of people across the world to the Asante Kingdom. TV3 brings you five facts about … Read more
Mourners of the late Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II in Kumasi have been praising the Asantehemaa as a mother, unifier and conflict resolution expert. But there is more to the personality of the queenmother whose death has drawn thousands of people across the world to the Asante Kingdom. TV3 brings you five facts about … Read more
I was campaigning in the Nkwanta South constituency in the Volta Region on October 27, 2016, when I heard the pleasant news that the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, had endorsed my candidature ahead of the December 7, 2016 elections. This was great news for my campaign. The strength of her character, the … Read more
I was campaigning in the Nkwanta South constituency in the Volta Region on October 27, 2016, when I heard the pleasant news that the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, had endorsed my candidature ahead of the December 7, 2016 elections. This was great news for my campaign. The strength of her character, the … Read more
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
I don’t know what kind of legal practice he is into, or which law school awarded him his law degree, or what he did in order to pass his Bar Exam and secure his license to practice law. But it clearly appears to me that when it comes to an intelligent discussion of the laws … Read more
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
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
The king of Swaziland, King Mswati III, and other representatives from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Uganda are expected to attend the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II in Kumasi. This was revealed by Kwame Adinkra, spokesperson of the Funeral Organising Committee, in an interview with Chief Jerry … Read more
The body of Queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom has been laid in state The body of late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem, is to lie in state starting today, Monday, 16 January till her burial on Thursday, as part of final funeral rites being organised in her honour by Asanteman. All the chiefs and … Read more
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
The final funeral rites of the longest-serving queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem, has commenced at the Manhyia Palace, Monday. The 4-day ceremony which started at midnight on Sunday includes the performance of a number of rituals at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene, before her interment on … Read more