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The Queens of Suaman

The unbroken line of Paramount Queen Mothers (Nanahemaa) of the Suaman Traditional Area.

The Matrilineal Stool

The royal succession of Queen Mothers

Suaman follows the Akan matrilineal tradition, in which the stool passes through the royal maternal line. Five Queen Mothers have carried that sacred trust before Her Majesty, who reigns today as the 6th Queen of Suaman.

1

Nana Akyia Akasi

Passed on
An early Queen Mother of Suaman. Full details to be added by the royal family.

2

Nana Asamira Deshie

Passed on
Queen Mother of Suaman. Full details to be added by the royal family.

3

Nana Adwoa Konamah I

Passed on
The founding matriarch and namesake of the reigning Queen. Full details to be added.

4

Queen Mother — name to be confirmed

Passed on
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5

Nana Ama Attaah

Passed on
Immediate predecessor to the reigning Queen, whom Her Majesty succeeded on 9th February 2016.

6

Nana Adowa Konamah II

Reigning Queen
Her Majesty Nana Mary Donkor, the current Paramount Queen Mother of Suaman. Read her full biography →

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