The Manhyia palace in Ghana has placed a ban on funerals, drumming and
noise making in the Ashanti region of Kumasi until Asantehemaa, Queen
mother of Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is laid to
rest.
The ban comes after the Queen mother of Asante Kingdom passed away peacefully at her palace on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 111.
In a statement released by Kofi Badu, the Chief of Staff at the Manhyia palace, he said:
The ban comes after the Queen mother of Asante Kingdom passed away peacefully at her palace on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 111.
In a statement released by Kofi Badu, the Chief of Staff at the Manhyia palace, he said:
‘In accordance with Asante custom, a ban has been placed on all funeral, drumming and noisemaking throughout Asanteman until after the funeral of the Asantehemaa. She has been a pillar of strength and source of wisdom behind the transformational reign of his Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene.’According to reports, traditional one week rite will be performed for the late Queen at the Manhyia palace on Thursday, November 24, 2016.
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