Following her public outdooring on Monday, July 6, 2026, Nana Ama Bonsu has officially assumed the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Ashanti Kingdom.
The development follows the completion of key customary processes in the succession of the revered Asantehemaa stool, marking another significant milestone in the transition of leadership within Asanteman.
Nana Yaa Akyaa II was introduced to and accepted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the next Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom before undergoing the necessary traditional rites associated with her enstoolment. She succeeds the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the 14th Asantehemaa, who passed away in August 2025 after serving on the stool from 2017.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Nana Yaa Akyaa II sat in state at the Manhyia Palace to receive homage from traditional authorities, members of the general public, and subjects of Asanteman. The ceremony formed part of the traditional processes following her enstoolment as the 15th Asantehemaa, with chiefs, queen mothers, dignitaries, and well-wishers arriving to formally welcome her and pledge their support as she begins her reign.
The office of the Asantehemaa remains one of the most significant traditional institutions in Asanteman. As the highest-ranking woman in the Ashanti Kingdom, the Queen Mother plays a crucial role in preserving Asante customs and traditions while serving as an adviser to the Asantehene.
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With her reign now underway, Nana Yaa Akyaa II will serve as the traditional mother of the Asantehene, offering guidance and contributing to the preservation of Asante heritage and values.
One of the key responsibilities of the Asantehemaa is the nomination of a successor to the Golden Stool whenever the position of the Asantehene becomes vacant, making the role central to the continuity of the Asante monarchy.
Nana Yaa Akyaa II now joins a long line of distinguished Queen Mothers who have occupied the revered stool since the establishment of the Ashanti Kingdom. Her assumption of the stool name revives the historic name of Nana Yaa Akyaa I, who served as Asantehemaa from 1884 to 1917.
Following the completion of the remaining customary rites, including her formal introduction before the Asanteman Traditional Council, Nana Yaa Akyaa II will fully assume her duties as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Ashanti Kingdom.
