Asante Mamponghemaa Talks About Her Educational Background: "I Came From a Family of Intellectuals"

• Nana Agyakoma Difie II, queen mother of Asante Mampong, shared her family's deep intellectual roots in a recent interview
• She shared that her parents and grandparents attended top Ghanaian institutions like Achimota School and St Monica’s
• The Mamponghemaa holds multiple academic qualifications and continues to lead in traditional, civic and peacebuilding roles

The queen mother of Asante Mampong, has opened up about her educational background, highlighting her family's strong intellectual roots.

In an interview, Nana Agyakoma Difie II traced her academic excellence to a long lineage of scholars and thinkers in the Asante Kingdom.

According to the queen mother, also known as Mamponghemaa, she was born into a family of intellectuals.

She explained that her mother and granddad both attended the prestigious Achimota School, while her grandmother also graduated from St Monica’s.

"I was privileged to be born into a family of intellectuals. My mum and grandfather attended the Achimota School, my grandmother attended St Monica’s, and so, in my house we speak impeccable English," she said.

The Asante Mamponghemaa's educational journey

The Asante Mamponghemaa said she began her educational journey at Computer Land Institute, where she graduated with a certificate in Computer Programming in 1995.

She further disclosed that she pursued a bachelor's degree in Chieftaincy and Traditional Leadership from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Aside from these, the queen mother holds a certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

When the Mamponghemaa was appointed

Born on January 22, 1976, in Kumasi, as Nana Yaa Nkansa-Dwamena, she was enstooled as queen mother of Asante Mampong on February 7, 2000, at the age of 25.

Following this, she was appointed president of the Asanteman Queen Mothers Association in 2012, a position she continues to hold.

She has also served as a member of the National Peace Council and the National Commission on Civic Education Inter-Party Dialogue Committee. Her roles underscore her dedication to promoting peace and development in her community.

The video of the Mamponghemaa explaining her lineage is below:

Reactions to Mamponghemaa's interview, academic success

The interview granted by the Mamponhemaa has sparked reactions from social media users who watched the video.

YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:

@King Ratty said:

"Her great Grandparents be Dagomba or MOSHIE. The real Ashanti’s be like KWAME AHENFIE."

@Humphrey also said:

"English language is the new measure of being an intellectual….wow."

@Zack's Bite commented:

"We are privileged to have you as our Queen mother of Asante Mampong . Nana piaaaaaawwwwwww."

@fivetees also said:

This queen mother is super, she is my mentor, she will reign forever."

Mamponghemaa celebrates 25 years on the throne

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mamponghemaa was celebrated on her 25th anniversary as queen mother.

A dinner was held in Nana Agyakoma Difie II's honour, with chiefs and other dignitaries honouring her.

Social media users have eulogised Mamponghemaa Nana Agyakoma Difie Il on her Silver Jubilee milestone.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh