Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has officially announced to the Kumasi Traditional Council the appointment of Nana Yaa Akyaa II as the new Asantehemaa.
In a Facebook post shared by Opemsuo Radio, it read, “Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, formally announced the enstoolment of Nana Yaa Akyaa II, Asantehemaa, during a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting convened on July 9, 2026.
This was followed by the presentation of drinks and cash by the Gyaase Division to the Kumasi Traditional Council and the Asanteman Council.
The Council also hosted a delegation from Juaben led by the Paramount Chief, Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, who passed through the meeting after paying a courtesy call on the Asantehemaa.
Among the cases heard at the meeting were the Buoho Ankaase chieftaincy dispute, Adumakaasekese chieftaincy dispute, Abrade chieftaincy dispute, Emena chieftaincy dispute, and Boamang Maase chieftaincy dispute.
The Council also received the ‘dibim’ of plaintiffs in the Ntotoye stool dispute”.
In related news, Nana Ama Bonsu has officially assumed the Asantehemaa stool with the name Nana Yaa Akyaa II.
Reports indicate that her naming comes after undergoing the necessary traditional rites to become the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom.
The information gathered disclosed that her enstoolment was completed on Monday, July 6, 2026, following a series of customary ceremonies.
Nana Yaa Akyaa II now succeeds Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who died in August 2025 after serving as Asantehemaa since 2017.
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in line with established traditional processes of the Asante Kingdom, chose her as the next occupant of the stool.
Nana Yaa Akyaa II now assumes the role of the traditional mother of the Asantehene.
She will be providing counsel on matters of tradition and culture while serving as the custodian of Asante customs and heritage.
The Asante queenmothers play a pivotal role in preserving the kingdom’s customs and traditions.
The Asantehemaa promotes social cohesion and advises the Asantehene on matters relating to governance, succession and community welfare.
In addition, the Asantehemaa stool dates back to the early years of the Asante Kingdom.
“Nana Nyaako Kusiamoa was the first occupant from 1701 to 1722. She was succeeded by Nana Nkatia Abamo (1722–1740) and Nana Akua Afriyie (1740–1768), followed by other notable Asantehemaa such as Nana Konadu Yiadom I (1768–1809), Nana Akosua Adoma (1809–1819), Nana Ama Serwaa (1819–1828), and Nana Yaa Dufie (1828–1836).
The lineage continued through Nana Afua Sarpon (1836–1857), Nana Afua Kobi I (1857–1884), Nana Yaa Akyaa I (1884–1917), and Nana Konadu Yiadom II (1917–1945).
More recent occupants of the stool include Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko (1945–1977), Nana Afua Serwaa Kobi Ampem II (1977–2016), and Nana Konadu Yiadom III (2017–2025)”, reports stated.
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