Asanteman will on Thursday, August 21, observe the one-week rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

The observance will follow strict Asante tradition, bringing together royals, traditional leaders, and mourners from across the Ashanti Region and beyond.

The announcement was made during a meeting of the Asanteman Council on Monday, August 11, at the Manhyia Palace.

Nana Konadu Yiadom III passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 98.