Otumfuo: Asantehene Gets Emotional as He Mourns Mamponghene, Photos Break Hearts

• Otumfuo Osei Tutu II showed rare emotion while mourning the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II
• The respected Mamponghene passed away in April 2025, leading to deep grief in Asanteman and areas beyond
• Photos of the Asantehene’s sorrow at the funeral have since gone viral, touching the hearts of many Ghanaians

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was visibly emotional as he joined hundreds of mourners to bid farewell to the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, one of the most powerful and respected chiefs within the Asante Kingdom.

In solemn photos that have since gone viral on social media, Otumfuo was seen fighting back tears and bowing his head in grief.

The late Mamponghene, who served as the Silver Stool occupant and a trusted pillar of support to the Asantehene, passed away in April 2025, causing grief not just among royals but across Asanteman and beyond.

His role as a traditional ruler, advisor, and elder statesman earned him the respect of many in the political, cultural, and religious spheres.

At the funeral grounds, traditional drumming, dirges, and rituals were observed in accordance with Asante customs.

Otumfuo's appearance, clad in rich black mourning kente, carried some symbolic weight, cultural impact and emotional intensity.

The photos, showing the King in a rare moment of sorrow, have touched many Ghanaians, sparking an outpouring of sympathy and reflection.

The photos of the Asantehene grieving the loss of Mamponghene are below:

Dignitaries grace Mamponghene's funeral

High-profile personalities from Ashanti and beyond graced the funeral of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II.

Aside from the Asantehene, former presidents John Agyekum Kuffour and Nana Akufo-Addo were present alongside President John Dramani Mahama.

Osei Kwame Despite, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, Dr Ernes Ofori Sarpong, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, also attended.

Reactions to emotional Otumfuo at Daasebre's funeral

Netizens who saw the video of Otumfuo grieving the passing of the second-most powerful ruler in his kingdom were heartbroken.

Many in the comments section expressed their sympathy and offered him kind words in an attempt to console him.

Another group opened up about how proud they were to have Otumfuo as their King. YEN.com.gh has compiled some of the reactions below:

@bronx_khelly wrote:

"We are serving you till death."

@BaabaLovin wrote:

"He dey weep. Oh Charley???"

@bizmac86 wrote:

"I love the hat. It looks good on the King"

@BaffourJeffers3 wrote:

"Yenwura Ne Otumfuo. Nana Sei Tutu, wonkwaso! Piaaaaw!"

@MontanaShdd wrote:

"Great King. We love you regardless!"

@Ernestyba wrote:

"Mewura! Santehene papa bi! PiaaaaW"

President Mahama commiserates wth Otumfuo

In a related development, YEN.com.gh also recently reported that President Mahama and the Asantehene courted attention on social media.

This is after a video of their interaction at the funeral of Mamponghene, Daasebre Nana Osei Bonsu II on June 9, 2025, surfaced online.

In the video, President Mahama went to interact and commiserate with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as he and his council of elders sat by.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh