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Asantehene dances at late mother's funeral

The late Nana Serwa Ampem II, who was the mother of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, passed away in November 2016 at 111 years.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was donning for the second time his war regalia, batakari kesie.

She was succeeded by Nana Konadu Yiadom II, Asantehene’s elder sister.

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Even though her burial rites were performed in January 2017, her funeral rites are being held over a two-week period in the Ashanti Region.

Below is the Asantehene doing his traditional dance:

Video credit: OheneNana Yaw Boamah

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