Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has nominated Nana Ama Bonsu, a royal of the Ashanti Kingdom as the 15th Asantehemaa (Queen Mother) of the Asante Kingdom. She succeeds the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The nomination as announced at a traditional council meeting in Kumasi recently, comes nearly a year after the passing of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who died on August 7, 2025, at the age of 98, after about eight years of service to the Asante Kingdom.
The Asantehemaa occupies one of the highest-ranking traditional offices in the Ashanti Kingdom and plays a pivotal role in preserving customs, advising the Asantehene on matters of governance and succession, and championing the welfare of women and children.
The nomination of Odehyee Nana Ama Bonsu is expected to usher in a new chapter in the history of the Golden Stool following the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, whose reign earned widespread admiration for her commitment to the development and cultural heritage of Asanteman.
Her nomination was greeted with wide jubilation by royal family and friends.
Following the demise of the Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Osagyefo Kusiwah Mmuah-Baayie II, the Queen mother of Kokofu acted as the Asantehemaa. Details of traditional processes leading to the installation of the new Queen mother are expected to be announced by the Manhyia Palace in the ensuing days.
