Video of Nana Konadu Interacting With Otumfuo at Asantehemaa’s Funeral Evokes Sadness
- A touching video of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings warmly greeting Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Asantehemaa’s funeral has gone viral after her death
- The former First Lady, escorted by her son Kimathi, appeared radiant and full of life as she paid her respects at the Manhyia Palace, showing no signs of ill health
- The resurfaced footage has left many Ghanaians emotional, with commenters describing the moment as an unknowing farewell between the duo
A video of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings interacting with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Asantehemaa’s funeral has evoked sadness following her death.
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Nana Konadu passed away on October 23, 2025, stirring sorrow among Ghanaians.
She reportedly fell ill and was rushed to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, also known as Ridge Hospital, where she died at the age of 76.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' death occurred abruptly, as she had attended numerous public events in the weeks and months before her passing and looked to be in good shape.
Nana Konadu’s appearance at Asantehemaa’s funeral resurfaces
Following her tragic passing, a video of one of her last public appearances at the Manhyia Palace has resurfaced.
In the video, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was seen attending the final funeral rites, or Dote Yie, of the late Asantehemaa.
In a moment that went viral at the time, she was helped by her son, Kimathi, who walked her up to the dais to enable her to meet with the Otumfuo.
She exchanged warm greetings with the Asante monarch, who is her cousin, before walking back to take her place among the guests at the funeral.
Nana Konadu appeared to be her usual vibrant self and displayed no weakness or infirmity.
The TikTok video of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is below.
Nana Konadu's last public appearance surfaces
A few weeks after her appearance at the Asanthemaa's Dote Yie, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings made her final public appearance at a wedding ceremony.
In a viral video shared by event MC, MC Manye, the former first lady flashed a warm smile as she watched the MC entertain her and other attendees ahead of the ceremony.
She later joined MC Manye as they danced Borborbor, the traditional dance of the Ewe people in the Volta Region of Ghana and the southern part of Togo.
The video resurfaced after Nana Konadu's death, stirring emotions among Ghanaians on social media.
The TikTok video of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' final public appearance is below.
Reactions to Nana Konadu at Asantehemaa’s funeral
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the video of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings attending the Asantehemaa’s funeral a few weeks before her death.
NaNa KiNg🤴SiKaDwA 💚🖤💛 said:
"Oh, so she was giving Otumfuo goodbye 😭😭😭😭."
Marilove ❤️🥰🥰🙏 wrote:
"Same thought when I heard the news! 🤔😭."
Obey commented:
"Hmm, death is not selective, if your time due, you will pass on, here is not a permanent place for human beings💔. RIP🙏,"
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Nana Konadu's children spotted after her death
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' children were sighted for the first time after their mother's death.
In a viral video, they were seen departing the seat of government, the Jubilee House, after informing President John Dramani Mahama of their mother's demise.
Source: YEN.com.gh
