Asantehene announces death of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III

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

The announcement was made on August 11, 2025, during a meeting of the Asanteman Council, attended by all paramountcies and clans. 

Nana Konadu Yiadom III died on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 98.

In line with Asante tradition, a one-week traditional rite will be observed at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Below is a list of past Asante Queen Mothers

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)