With sadness and pain the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally confirmed the death of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The announcement was made during a meeting of the Asanteman Council held today August 11th, 2025 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
Born Nana Ama Konadu , the Asantehemaa was the paramount Queen Mother of the Ashanti (Asante) Kingdom in Ghana.
The late Asantehemaa was not merely the Asantehene’s (King’s) mother, but was a powerful political and spiritual figure in her own right, selected from the royal Oyoko clan based on lineage and character.
Her position was crucial to the matrilineal succession system, as she nominates candidates for the Asantehene stool.
She also served as a key advisor to the King on governance, tradition, and justice, presiding over her own court.
Asantehemaa Cause of Death
The cause of Asantehemaa’s death is not yet known to the public. She might have died from natural causes. She was 91 years.
The Asantehemaa fiednon August 7th, 2025.
Asantehemaa Husband
According to the Manhyia Palace, the late Asantehemaa was married to a blacksmith called Opanin Kwame Boateng, from Aduman in Kumasi.
Asantehemaa Children
The late Asantehemaa gave birth or was a mother but the number of children she had is not known yet.
Asantehemaa Parents
Opanin Kofi Fofie and Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II are the parents of the late 14th Asantehemaa.
Asantehemaa Siblings
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is one of the siblings of the late Asantehemaa. Her other siblings are Adwoa Achiaa, Ama Serwaa Bonsu, and the late Barima Kwabena Poku.
Asantehemaa Real Name
Nana Ama Konadu is the real name of the 14th Asantehemaa.
