Let’s Promote Africa’s Rich Culture
The four-day final burial rites of the longest serving Queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, which kicked off on Monday and ended on Thursday brought to bare one of...
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UN Gives Mahama Top Appointment
The United Nations (UN) has appointed former President john John Mahama and the Prime Minister of Norway, Ms. Erna Solberg, as co-chairs of a group of 16 eminent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
AK Songstress Bounces Back With New Video
AK Songstress, one of the most sensational and inspirational reggae/dancehall artistes in Ghana, has released a video of her hit Twi reggae song titled ‘Odo’, produced by Duke Banson’s Paradise...
Ghana And The World Mourns – As Asantehemaa Goes Home
“Nana, you very successfully fulfilled your historic role of destiny. You will remain much beloved in your Kingdom, Asante, and by many beyond who were fortunate to come close to you.” His...
Chiefs, Clergy, Security Personnel, Movie Actors Attend Asantehemaa’s Funeral Rites
Ghanaians from all walks of life have since Monday thronged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to pay their last respects to the late Queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The...
Kids Mesmerise Mourners With Passionate Display
The best of Ghanaian culture has been on display during the burial rites of the late Queen mother of the Asanteman, Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II. Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II passed away on the...
I’ve Much Love For J.J. Rawlings – Diana Asamoah
Multiple award-winning Gospel singers, Evangelist Diana Asamoah attended Otumfour Osei Tutu mother’s final funeral rites at Manhyia where she met ex-President J. J Rawlings. She posted a picture of...
More Mourners Pay Last Respects To Asantehemaa
Various forms of traditional drumming, music and dancing continued to characterise the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi yesterday....
Meet the Acting Asantehemaa, Osagyefo Bayie
The Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II will be laid to rest in the late hours of today . In the absence of an Asantehemaa, the Kokofuman Hemaa, Osagyefo Bayie, will act in the stead of...
Ghana And The World Moruns – As Asantehemaa Goes Home
“Nana, you very successfully fulfilled your historic role of destiny. You will remain much beloved in your Kingdom, Asante, and by many beyond who were fortunate to come close to you.” His...
Day 4 of Asantehemaa’s Burial Rites
play videoThe final funeral rites of Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II is on going in Kumasi It's the fourth day of the burial rites of Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwa Ampem II. Many people are still...
Queen Mothers, Widows Stage Protest Over Fulani Herdsmen
Some queen mothers and widows at Anyaboni, a farming community in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern region have hit the streets protesting alleged attacks and harassment on them by Fulani...
Kumasi Goes Silent As Asantehemaa Goes ‘home’ Today
Kumasi Metropolis is currently silent as the Manhyia Palace prepares to bury the Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II today. The thirteenth queen mother who died on November 20, 2016 is being...
Kumasi Shops Closed Down Over Asantehemaa’s Burial [Photos]
Shops in the Central business district of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have all been closed down today, Thursday following directive from the Manhyia Palace. The directive was issued to pave way for...
Traders To Stay Indoors
Traders willing to comply with directive from Manhyia for commercial activities to be halted Traders and residents in the Ashanti regional capital of Kumasi have said they will ensure full compliance...
Asantehemaa Goes Home Today
The final burial rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, are scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 19 after days of traditional funeral rites. The rites began on Monday,...
Schools Shut For Asantehemaa’s Burial
Schools in Kumasi have been directed to close for Asantehemaa's burial rites The Ghana Education Service in the Ashanti Region has directed that all schools be closed today, Thursday, 19 January, for...
[Photos]Mahama, Speaker of Parliament, MPs Mourn Asantehemaa
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday went to Manhyia to mourn with the chiefs and people of the Ashanti Kingdom on the demise of their queen mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II....
Mahama, Speaker of Parliament, MPs Mourn Asantehemaa [Photos]
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday went to Manhyia to mourn with the chiefs and people of the Ashanti Kingdom on the demise of their queen mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II....
Parliament Pays Last Respect To Late Asantehemaa Today
The leadership of Parliament will today be at the Manhyia palace to pay their last respect to the late Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, mother of the Asantehene. The delegation led by the...