Asantehene Confirms Passing of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The announcement was made during an Asanteman Council meeting held at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, August 11, 2025.

A one-week observation of her passing is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Nana Konadu Yiadom III passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 91, after serving as Asantehemaa for eight years. She ascended the stool in May 2017 at the age of 83, succeeding Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II.

She was the elder sister of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the daughter of Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, who passed away in November 2016 at the remarkable age of 109, after a 39-year reign as Asantehemaa.

Past Asantehemaa (Queen Mothers) of the Ashanti Kingdom

1. Nana Nyarko Kusiamoa (1695–1722)

2. Nana Nkatia Abamo (1722–1740)

3. Nana Akua Afriyie (1740–1768)

4. Nana Konadu Yiadom I (1768–1809)

5. Nana Akosua Adoma (1809–1819)

6. Nana Ama Serwaa (1819–1828)

7. Nana Yaa Dufie (1828–1836)

8. Nana Afua Sarpon (1836–1857)

9. Nana Afua Kobi I (1857–1884)

10. Nana Yaa Akyaa (1884–1917)

11. Nana Konadu Yiadom II (1917–1945)

12. Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko (1945–1977)

13. Nana Afua Serwaa Kobi Ampem II (1977–2016)

14. Nana Konadu Yiadom III (2017–2025)