Last Saturday, the Central Region's chiefs and residents of the Ekumfi Traditional Area staged a vibrant durbar to cap off the performance of the last rites for their late paramount chiefs and queens.
The late chiefs were Nana Benyiwa IV and Nana Benyiwa V, two paramount queen mothers, and Nana Akyin VI, who served as the first President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs from 1959 until 1973.
After their departure, for a long period of time, the last funeral ceremonies of the deceased chiefs and queens were not carried out.
vibrant funeral
The flamboyant funeral durbar, which drew chiefs and queens from neighbouring regions, was centred on the blowing of traditional flutes and horns, accompanied by the beat of drums, especially those in the Central Region of the nation.
The funeral, which took place in the Ebiram Palace's courtyard, the residence of the Ekumfi Paramountcy, lasted over six hours.
Nana Akyin VIII and his entourage arrive to the cemetery
It was a colourful burial that highlighted the rich cultural legacy of the Ekumfi people, a branch of the Borbor Mfante origin.
The chiefs who attended the burial had traditional umbrellas over their heads, each with a distinct size, colour, and totem stick to represent power and authority.
A number of paramount chiefs attended the professionally organised event wearing attire in the royal colours of red and black to match their 'ahenemaa' flip-flops.
Numerous paramount chiefs were present for the burial. The many "Asafo Companies" of Ekumfi came to the burial grounds while singing and displaying their distinctive asafo dance techniques for the audience to admire. Each "Asafo Company" has its own distinctive insignia and colours.
Dancers from Asafo gave it their all.
Some of the chiefs got to their feet to perform their regal dance steps while receiving shouts and ovations from the audience because they could not allow the sounds of the lovely asafo drums, the "Atunpan," and the "fontonfrom" pass them by.
Buses and minivans proceeded to transport Ekumfi locals and natives from the many settlements in the traditional region to the funeral sites along the Ebiram-Essuiehyia route.
The funeral was attended by chiefs, queens, and people from all the communities in Ekumfi.
To safeguard people and property, there was a significant security presence on the day.
In addition to traditional drumming and melodies, the military band also provided comforting interpretations for the mourners.
Chief's plea
The execution of the final death rituals, according to the current Ekumfi Paramount chief, Odeefo Akyin VIII, who oversaw their performance, paved the path for Ekumfi's growth and advancement.
As a result, he thanked everyone who had helped the funeral rituals go well, especially his family, his divisional and chiefs, as well as his council members, for their various contributions.
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