- Nana Afia Sika, a 23-year-old fetish priestess, became a national sensation after attending the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
- She gained viral attention for her striking presence at the Dote Yie ceremony.
- Nana Afia Sika has warned against online insults directed at her or the deities she serves.
- She emphasized that her gods are linked to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and hold great reverence in the Ashanti Kingdom.
- The priestess likened attacks against her or her gods to insulting the Asantehene himself, urging respect for traditional leaders and spiritual authorities.
A young priestess who rose to prominence during the final rites of the late Asantehemaa has cautioned Ghanaians to be mindful of their words when addressing her and the spiritual forces she represents.
Nana Afia Sika, only 23 years old, captured the nation’s attention with her striking presence at the Dote Yie ceremony, an event that drew global focus to Ashanti customs. Her sudden rise to fame has also made her the target of online insults, prompting her to issue a strong response.
She explained that the deities under her care are closely tied to the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, and should therefore not be subjected to ridicule. To her, dismissing her role or mocking the gods she serves is no different from showing contempt for the Asantehene himself.
Her warning has reignited discussions around the place of traditional institutions in modern Ghana, with many emphasizing the need for respect toward cultural leaders and their spiritual representatives.
