Asantehemaa’s Funeral: Horse Steals the Spotlight As It Dances Adowa in Video

• A black horse displayed fire adowa moves at the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III
• An old man sat on the back of the horse as it directed its movements amid the playing of traditional drums at the event
• The video left Ghanaians in awe as they talked about the horse's dance, while Asantes talked proudly of their culture

A black horse stole the moment at the late Asantehemaa's funeral as it displayed incredible adowa moves to the sound of the drums.

Horse dances adowa at Asantehemaa's funeral

Mourners who gathered for the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, were treated to an extraordinary cultural display that left many in awe.

In a rare spectacle, a horse left the crowd in awe as it rhythmically moved to the beat of the traditional drums, performing the iconic Adowa dance.

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The horse danced gracefully, and its steps mirrored the flow of the music, blending seamlessly with the atmosphere of solemnity and cultural reverence.

An old man was spotted seated on the horse's back as it directed its movements in the presence of a large crowd.

For many present, the moment was both exciting and symbolic, as the Adowa dance holds deep significance in Asante tradition, often performed at traditional ceremonies and during funerals to express respect and convey emotions through movement.

Videos of the horse’s unexpected performance have gone viral on social media, with several Ghanaians calling it a rich display of the Asante culture, while others simply admired the beauty of the scene.

The event added a memorable touch to the funeral rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, further highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Asantehemaa's funeral: Reactions to horse dancing adowa

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In the comments section, many people were left in awe of the horse's dance steps as it correctly displayed the adowa moves.

Others also talked about the rich display of the Asante culture and how proud they were to be Asahnatis.

The reactions of social media users to the trending video of the horse's adowa dance moves are below:

Fabio Coentrao⚽ said:

"Ponko no nim sa ky3n ohene baako no 😂🤣"

_•Scared of whoooo🤣🤷🏽‍♀️? said:

"Yessss Asante fuo na ɛtemi ma bibiaa yɛ possible😝🔥."

ONLY CHILD🥰❤️🤩 said:

"Asante ponko 33sa Asante asa piiiiiaaaawww ✌️✌️✌."

Leo Dessy said:

"Oobake people go think say Na Ai 😂😂😂😂."

mamidufie said:

"Did you see the jump and head tilt at 00:22 Adowa papabi. Wei yɛ Asante ponkor 🙏🙌."

Agude3 Sarps said:

"Wie nyinaa y3 Asante akade3, sei kutuu 😍😍😍😍👌."

perfomer said:

"Horse dancing is common, especially in the north."

Abenanyawah4234 said:

"This is so lovely to watch. My goodness 😍piawwww Agya ponko ✌️✌️✌️✌."

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YEN.com.gh also recently reported that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II led a solemn procession to Bogyawe to commence the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

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The ceremony drew several traditional priests and priestesses, who showcased their mystical powers during the proceedings, with the footage sparking wide discussions among social media users.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh