Rich tradition and culture held sway in Kumasi on Thursday as Asanteman was joined by other Ghanaians and nationals from other countries for the high-point of the 11-day final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II.
Below are some photos from Thursday's event. Pictures by Douglas Anane Frimpong and Samuel Tei Adano.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday
Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in a handshake with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
She is Nana Yaa Asantewaa, Queenmother of Ejisu..And she is the only Queenmother who carries a gun in Asanteman. On Thursday at the Ayikese of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, Nana Yaa Asantewaa was seen holding her gun.
Mr Sam Okudzeto
The Juabenhene, Nana Otuo Serebour II, who is also the chairman of the Council of State
The Juabenhene, Nana Otuo Serebour II, who is also the chairman of the Council of State
Samira Bawumia, wife of the Vice President Alhaji Dr Mohamudu Bawumia
Nana Agyeiwaa Paamu, Queenmother of Tepa arriving for the big funeral at the Manhyia Palace on Day 7
Otumfup Osei Tutu II arriving at Dwabirem in a palanquin
One of the Asantehene's numerous executioners
Nana Agyeiwaa Paamu, Queenmother of Tepa
and Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem I, Tepahene arriving for the big funeral at the Manhyia Palace on Day 7
Francis Asenso Boakye, a deputy chief of staff
The Kokofuhemaa, Nana Bayie arriving at the Dwabirem on Thursday
Mr Jacob Osei Yeboah, an independent presidential candidate in the 2012 and 2016 election
Mr John Boadu is the National Organiser and acting General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
Kokofuhemaa, Nana Bayie
Lady Julia Osei Tutu, wife of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Lady Julia presents 'awisiado' to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Kumawood actor, Agya Koo
Minority Leader, Mr Haruna Iddrisu in a handshake with Pesident Akufo-Addo
