Executioners on the funeral grounds of the late Asante Mampong chief, Daasebre Nana Osei Bonsu II, have issued a stern warning to all natives and travellers attending the funeral rites to train excessive warning.
Talking in a video sighted on X (previously Twitter), one of many royal executioners confirmed that, in accordance with historic Ashanti customs, the king will probably be buried with a “head”, a ritual steeped in custom and symbolism.
Once we’re requested to kill, we kill. When coming to Asante Mampong, be aware that we’re not in an excellent temper as a result of we’re mourning. When coming, watch out. If our overlord says we must always behead, we are going to, and if he says we should not, we can’t, so tomorrow now we have to bury our king with a head
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The executioner’s phrases mirror a time-honoured however chilling custom that predates the twentieth century—one which includes burying a deceased chief with a human head.
Whereas the unfold of Christianity and trendy authorized programs have curbed the open observe of such rites in current many years, the emotions expressed present that remnants of those customs nonetheless maintain deep that means in some conventional circles.
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Consequently, residents and guests are being strongly suggested to stay vigilant and keep away from pointless motion, particularly through the evening of the burial.
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In the meantime, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has arrived on the funeral grounds to supervise the correct observance of royal rites and guarantee all rituals required by Ashanti custom are carried out respectfully earlier than the ultimate interment of the late Daasebre.
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The burial ceremony is anticipated to attract 1000’s, however the public is being cautioned to stay indoors at crucial moments to permit the sacred burial processes to be carried out with out interference or unintended penalties.
