Scenes from the Mamponhene’s final funeral rites on Monday
The late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, was buried on June 9, 2025, after the completion of his three-day final funeral rites, known as “Dote Yie”.
The last day of the “Dote Yie”, Monday, saw the crème de la crème in Ghana paying their last respects to the late Osei Bonsu II, who was the occupant of the Silver Stool of the Asante Kingdom.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, himself graced the last day of the “Dote Yie” for the final burial rites of the Asante Mamponghene, who was his second-in-command.
Also at the event were President John Dramani Mahama, who was accompanied by top officials of his government, and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who was accompanied by some past government officials.
As usual, the arrival of the Asantehene was one of the most eye-catching moments of the event. He arrived at the funeral, elegantly dancing on his palanquin.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was also captured walking properly for the first time since he began using a wheelchair, with the help of some men.
Watch visuals from the funeral below:
Asante yɛ Ɔman 🟡⚫️🟢 pic.twitter.com/lcBP60GeHT
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 10, 2025
The 1st First Lady of the 4th Republic, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings pays homage to Asantehene, together with a delegation from Eswatini. pic.twitter.com/wWOIXH7kgC
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 10, 2025
Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, exchanged pleasantries with Asantehene yesterday at Mamponghene doteyie.
Kwahu Asaase Aban, yɛnte gyae! #mamponghenedoteyie #theasantenation pic.twitter.com/LL0O00mfZA
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 10, 2025
Former President H.E Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo joined His Majesty the Asantehene to mourn Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II. #mamponghenedoteyie #theasantenation pic.twitter.com/5CbLpt4xYc
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 9, 2025
The Manso Nkwantahemaa, Nana Nyarko Abora Sika III. #mamponghenedoteyie #theasantenation pic.twitter.com/hCxxfJgFFu
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 9, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama exchanges pleasantries with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Mamponghene dote yie. #theasantenation #mamponghenedoteyie
📹: Sampa Traditional Council pic.twitter.com/NgbS3MrsMU
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 9, 2025
Tepahene, Nana Adusei Atwene Ampem, Tepahemaa and Kenyasi No.2 hemaa at the doteyie of Mamponghene.
Tepa Banie is one of the two deities of the Asantehene and that is why the Tepahene always cloths in white in a stately durbar with the Tepa Banie.#mamponghenedoteyie… pic.twitter.com/zocJBE3DO2
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 9, 2025
Nana Yaa Asantewaa entered bravery, with fearless fire in her eyes, not just to fight a war, but to defy death itself. A queen, a warrior, a symbol of unyielding resistance, nanso Owuo kura adeɛ a Nkwa ntumi nye, nanka yɛ bɛko agye Mamponghene 💔 #mamponghenedoteyie
📹: Captured… pic.twitter.com/9wXMhsSW0a
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) June 9, 2025
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