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The Irony Of ‘Christians’ Defending And Supporting The Ashanti Customs Which Amount To Nothing More Than Fetishism – Chris-Vincent Writes

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The social media sphere has been abuzz this morning after editor of GhanaCelebrities.Com, Chris-Vincent Agyapong Febiri, wondered aloud what right Manhyia had to declare a curfew and carry out actions during the celebration of the late Asantehemaa’s funeral which goes outside what legal powers it could possibly possess.

The viral post, which can be read in entirety here, has generated massive conversation with many people offended that anyone could decided to challenge the so-called sovereignty of the Ashanti Kingdom.

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Gifty Anti Schools Us On A 400yr Old Cloth Her Chief Wore To Mourn Asantehemaa

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It’s been day three of Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II,  Asantehemaa’s funeral and almost the whole country has been thrown into mourning, which has subsequently also been a gallant display of Ghanaian Culture.

The array of dignitaries arriving at the funeral grounds in Manhyia Palace to express their condolences to the Asante Kingdom can not be overemphasized.

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Close Down Schools For Smooth Burial – GES To Its Ashanti Regional Director

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Today is day four and the grand funeral day for Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s late mother Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II.

In line with the heavy activities lined up for the final funeral rites, The Ghana Education Service has ordered all schools in the Kumasi Metropolis to be closed down for the day.

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European Tourists Attend Asantehemaa’s Funeral – File Past Body Barefoot (PHOTOS)

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The funeral of the late queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem is currently ongoing at Manhyia in Kumasi.

The funeral has been an international event of epic proportions with national statesmen and international delegations all making an appearance to show their respects.

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