The final funeral rites of the late Elizabeth Agyeman, affectionately known as Nana Agyeiwaa, wife of the late Nana Akwasi Agyeman, former Mayor of Ku
The final funeral rites of the late Elizabeth Agyeman, affectionately known as Nana Agyeiwaa, wife of the late Nana Akwasi Agyeman, former Mayor of Kumasi and a distinguished member of the Ashanti royal family, drew a host of high-profile personalities, politicians, and traditional leaders who gathered to pay their last respects.
The solemn but dignified ceremony, steeped in rich Asante tradition, took place in Kumasi — the cultural heartbeat of the Ashanti Kingdom.
It was an event marked by the convergence of state officials, political figures, and royal representatives, reflecting the deep respect and affection held for the late matriarch and her late husband, Nana Akwasi Agyeman, who was fondly remembered for his long and impactful service as Mayor under (P)NDC administration.
Among the dignitaries in attendance was former Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, whose presence underscored the national significance of the Agyeman family’s legacy in the political and social landscape.
Also present was the Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, who led a city delegation to honor the woman many described as “a pillar of grace and strength behind one of Kumasi’s most celebrated public servants.”
Joining the mourners were, CEO of Goldbod Group, Sammy Gyamfi, and former Mayor of Kumasi, Sam Pyne, all of whom expressed their condolences to the bereaved family.
The ceremony was deeply traditional, reflecting the Ashanti Kingdom’s reverence for its customs.
Chiefs and queen mothers from various parts of the region, clad in rich kente and mourning cloth, joined the family in the final farewell to Nana Agyeiwaa.
The atmosphere was one of solemnity and pride, as friends and family recounted her kindness, wisdom, and quiet strength.
Mrs. Agyeman, remembered as a respected figure in her own right, supported her husband’s public service career spanning decades, during which Nana Akwasi Agyeman became one of Kumasi’s most enduring civic leaders and a symbol of Asanteman pride.
Their contributions to the city’s development and to the promotion of Ashanti culture remain etched in the collective memory of many.
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