Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Nominates Nana Ama Bonsu as 15th Asantehemaa, Videos Emerge
- Odehyee Nana Ama Bonsu has been nominated as the new Asantehemaa by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
- Her nomination comes almost a year after the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who served for eight years
- Social media has been buzzing with excitement as Ghanaians congratulate the new Asantehemaa
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has nominated Odehyee Nana Ama Bonsu as the new Asantehemaa, marking a significant step in the restoration of one of the Ashanti Kingdom's most revered traditional leadership positions.
Source: Instagram
The nomination comes nearly a year after the passing of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who died on August 7, 2025, at the age of 98, after about eight years of service to the Asante Kingdom.
Photos of Odehyee Nana Ama Bonsu have since surfaced online and are rapidly gaining traction across social media, with many Ghanaians expressing excitement and extending congratulatory messages following news of her nomination.
The Asantehemaa occupies one of the highest-ranking traditional offices in the Ashanti Kingdom and plays a pivotal role in preserving customs, advising the Asantehene on matters of governance and succession, and championing the welfare of women and children.
The nomination of Odehyee Nana Ama Bonsu is expected to usher in a new chapter in the history of the Gold Stool following the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, whose reign earned widespread admiration for her commitment to the development and cultural heritage of Asanteman.
Further details regarding the traditional processes leading to her official installation are expected to be announced by the Manhyia Palace.
The development has generated widespread interest online, with many awaiting the formal enstoolment of the new Asantehemaa as preparations continue within the Asante Kingdom.
Watch the Facebook video of Otumfuo's nominee for Asantehemaa below:
Watch another Facebook video of the announcement of the new Asantehemaa below:
Reactions to Otumfuo's nomination of new Asantehemaa
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions below.
Justice Nana Sekyi said:
"Her actions look like Naa Afia Kobi... welcome, Santehene Maame."
Sterling Miles said:
"It’s been a minute! There are a lot of people who equally deserve it; the new Queen mother deserved it then when the old one was selected and deserves it now. However, there was not a single issue then, and there’s no single issue now. No one fighting, no one acting up. It’s just a peaceful, joyful and happy mood all over. All others should learn from this; we have to be peaceful at all times and wait for our moments."
David Holiness
"Awesome & fantastic. But I think next time they should give us someone a little Younger."
Mark Adu-Asabere said:
"Wait till you hear her profile, and you will be more than impressed."
Source: Facebook
Asantehene to grace Akwasidae at US university
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is set to preside over a special Akwasidae Festival at Bowie State University, Maryland, on August 30, 2026
The event is expected to be the most significant gathering of Asante traditional leadership ever held in the United States
Otumfuo will be accompanied by Paramount Chiefs, Divisional Chiefs, Queen Mothers and members of the Asanteman Council.
Source: YEN.com.gh
