The burial of Asantehemaa leaves the streets of Kumasi deserted.

All shops, offices, schools, banks, and marketplaces in the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly have closed, leaving the normally bustling Central Business District eerily silent.

Additionally, commercial vehicles have ceased operations as part of the citywide observance.

Today marks the end of the four days of mourning for the renowned queen mother.

To honour the late Asantehemaa, hundreds of mourners have congregated at the Manhyia Palace, which has become the focal point of mournful custom.

The Queen Mother’s body should be treated with the utmost care and decency; people have been informed.

It is customary for mourners, especially women, to refrain from wearing jewellery or headdresses.

At the Manhyia Palace, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will preside over the funeral.

As the remains of the Asantehemaa are being transported from the Manhyia Palace to the Bantama Mausoleum and then to the Breman Mausoleum for interment, authorities have advised residents to remain at home on Thursday night.

There has also been a warning to mourners not to videotape or take pictures of Asantehemaa’s body. According to Asante customary law, anyone who disobeys the directive would suffer dire consequences, the traditional council has warned.