Kumasi go be silent Thursday night [September 18] as dem lay the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, to rest for the royal mausoleum for Breman. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, he decree say Asanteman, especially Kumasi, go keep silent according to Asante customs den traditions.
Na four days of 'Dote Yie' (burial rites) dem dey do for the 14th Asantehemaa, wey she pass away at 98 years old. Baffour Kantankyakyi, the Asantehene senior linguist, announce for Manhyia Palace on August 21, 2025, say nobody go move during the night. He talk say:
“Asanteman go keep complete silent. No shop go open. No travel or human movement go dey. Dem go carry our revered Asantehemaa ein remains go Bantama during the night. E dey important say nobody go meet dem for the way, because if you do, e be your own peril. Late for the night, dem go move the remains go the final resting place for Breman.”
Before the burial, memorial service go happen for Dwabrem earlier for the day. President John Dramani Mahama, the Asantehene, den other important people go attend. The President talk last week say if God allow, he go dey Kumasi to pay ein last respects to the Asantehemaa. The Asantehene send delegation go Jubilee House to formally invite am to the burial rites.
What the Curfew Means for You
- Make sure you dey indoors on Thursday night.
- All shops go close, so buy anything wey you need before time.
- No travel or movement go dey allowed.
- Respect the traditions den customs of Asanteman during this time.
Why This Dey Important?
This curfew dey important to honor the Asantehemaa den to follow the customs of Asanteman. E dey show respect for the dead den dey ensure say the burial rites dey happen peacefully den respectfully. Make we all cooperate to make sure say this final journey go smoothly.