Komfo Anokye's 'Mother' Agonahemaa Wears White to Asantehemaa Funeral
- A queenmother's presence at the ongoing four-day funeral for the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III
- The beautiful young queen is believed to be the Agonamanhemaa, Nana Acheampomaa Ntansa Yiadom
- What struck many was her white outfit, which appears to be a sacred tradition due to her status as the mother of the legend, Komfo Anokye
A huge frenzy is building up around Nana Acheampomaa Ntansa Yiadom, the Paramount Queenmother of Asante Agona and her appearance at the ongoing funeral for Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
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On the first and second days of the four-day funeral, which started September 15, 2025, the young and beautiful Agonamanhemaa was clad in a white traditional outfit.
Videos of her dancing as she arrived at the venue have gained significant traction on social media.
A huge talking point for many netizens was the Agonamanhemaa's choice of colour.
The late Nana Konadu Yiadom II was the 14th Asantehemaa and the only surviving biological relative of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
As such, mourners are expected to dress modestly in black outfits to mark the solemn occasion.
Reports indicate that the young queenmother of 'Asante Agona's white outfit was in observance of an age-old Asante tradition.
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Why was Agonamanhemaa in white?
In Asanteman, Nana Agonahemaa is also called Komfo Anokye maame (Komfo Anokye's mother).
It is believed that the renowned priest was once enstooled as a chief in Agona. To date, the Agona stool is considered a priestly deity just like the Nsumankwaa and Tepa stools.
All royal leaders of those power stools wear white to official traditional funerals, when everyone else is expected to be in traditional mourning colours (black and red).
The current Agonamanhemaa Nana Acheampomaa Ntansa Yiadom was sworn in at a young age of 27 years old in 2019. She is a nurse by profession.
Agonahemaa's presence at Asantehemaa's funeral stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
Alexizua Asante said:
"Ashanti’s are so wonderful how did they convinced the horse to dance kete."
Oheneyere Victoria Amo-Mensah wrote:
"Nature is so beautiful. She is dancing to the beat too oo waaw So adorable✌️✌️✌️🔥🔥❤️❤️😍😍😀."
EliMax-Nuel kitchen & more shared:
"I really love this queen mother from afar."
unknown wrote:
"3n3 de3 ahemaafo) aa, aba de3 young women nkoaa oo. nice🥰."
Mavis Owusu remarked:
"Agona Nyame tease, obirikomfoc bosom ,piaaww."
Prince Multimedia added:
"My great great great great grandma nana nyarko afriyie a famale royal who was choosing by okomfo anokye at mampong nsuta to serve dwomo taanaa during asante and denkyira war. who was married to the first dua nkwanta king eno rest well."
Kwaku Bonsam storms Manhyia for Asantehemaa's funeral
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwaku Bonsam had arrived at the Manhyia Palace for Asantehemaa's funeral on the back of a horse.
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.
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.
Source: YEN.com.gh
