Asantehemaa Funeral: Kwaku Bonsam Dances on Horseback With Never-Worn-Before Regalia

• Nana Kwaku Bonsam was at Manhyia Palace on September 15 for the first day of Nana Konadu Yiadom III's week-long funeral
• The renowned spiritual leader arrived at the palace to pay homage on a brown horse with a never-worn-before outfit
• He rocked an outfit which he claimed was a special regalia to pay respect to the late Asante matriarch

Ghanaian spiritual leader Nana Kwaku Bonsam's presence at the Manhyia Palace for Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's funeral on September 15, 2025, has courted attention online.

The renowned spiritualist arrived at the palace on the back of a brown horse. Scores of mourners had gathered to pay their last respects.

On the back of the horse, Kwaku Bonsam displayed his signature dance moves to announce the presence of his deities.

He wore a special batakari with several live birds hanging loose from his outfit.

The birds, believed to be doves, flapped their wings as Kwaku Bonsam bounced repeatedly during his ritual dancing.

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Speaking to Lawson FM, Nana Kwaku Bonsam confirmed that his outfit was specially tailored for Asantehemaa's week-long funeral from Monday, September 15, 2025, to Thursday, September 18, 2025.

While dancing, the traditionalist caused commotion as mourners surrounded to witness his arrival. The spiritualist then sped off with the horse.

Reactions to Kwaku Bonsam's presence at Manhyia

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Kwaku Bonsam's moments at the Manhyia Palace.

@Ohene_7 said:

"You can cry, but you can’t do sh*t 😹😹😹 even the president can’t do anything. Let them enjoy. Africans make sense of anything other than their traditions 😹😹 foolish set of people. If it were a white person doing this, they would have defended it."

Yüñ Rëñzël shared:

"I don’t mean any harm, but I am really interested to know if this guy is really powerful? Growing up, I heard a lot about him and if he was really, why does he need a guard? I think the thought behind him should be enough to scare people away from thinking of harming him anyway.:

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@AnDroid_Qpid remarked:

"Mind you, this guy was a gospel musician, at one point in time."

@_FineCase commented:

"Why don't Asanteman use that same energy to fight galamsey? First of all, where is this happening? Where in Kumasi is galamsey going on? Someone is in Tepa dey do Galamsey, you sey make Kumasi people go stop them, while the government and the military can't stop it. Really?"

Manhyia issues warning to Asantehemaa's funeral attendees

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo's Fontomfrom Hemaa, Nana Ama Akyiaa, had cautioned mourners against dressing shabbily at Nana Konadu Yiadom III's funeral.

The royal leader said the Asantehemaa's funeral was a solemn event, and as such, mourners must dress decently as tradition demands.

For instance, mourners were cautioned against wearing anklets and big earrings during the funeral. They were also advised not to appear with "loud hairstyles" or rocking plenty of accessories.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh