The Manhyia Palace has officially announced the death the Asante he may Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem, Queenmother of the Asante Kingdom and the biological mother of the current king, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II.
News of Nana Afia Kobi's death surfaced on Monday with many news outlets reporting that she was 109 years.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the Asantehene's Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu, said the Queenmother "passed away peacefully at her palace on 14th November, 2016" Â but added that she was 111 years.
According to the statement, "the traditional One Week rites will be performed at Manhyia on Thursday 24th November, 2016".
"In accordance with Asante custom, a ban has been placed on all funerals, drumming and noisemaking throughout Asante man until after the funeral of the Asantehemaa", the statement added.
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