- Manhyia Palace has released strict media guidelines for coverage of Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s burial rites from September 15 to 18.
- Only accredited personnel with photo ID will be granted access to designated areas.
- Each TV station is allowed two cameras and must obtain both an All Access Pass and a Media Pass.
- Only one radio reporter per station is permitted within the inner lane.
- Selected bloggers and commercial photographers must apply for accreditation.
- No drones are allowed near Nanahemaa’s Palace unless officially stickered.
- No recording devices are permitted in the area where the Queen Mother will be laid in state.
- Cameramen must dress appropriately to access the dais.
- OB vans will receive Car Passes; interviews and photography are restricted to designated zones.
- All print media must be accredited.
As the Asante Kingdom prepares for the burial rites of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Manhyia Palace has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to regulate media coverage during the four-day ceremony from September 15 to 18.
Each TV station will be permitted two cameras and must secure both an All Access Pass and a Media Pass. Only cameramen with All Access accreditation bearing their passport-sized photographs will be allowed near the dais and the Asantehene’s platform.
Radio stations are limited to one reporter within the inner lane, while selected bloggers will be granted access to the inner perimeter upon accreditation. All media personnel must carry identification with their accreditation, and commercial photographers are required to apply formally for access.
Drone activity is tightly controlled. No drones are allowed to fly in or around Nanahemaa’s Palace unless officially accredited and visibly stickered. Any unauthorized drone will be shot down.
Recording devices of any kind — including phones, cameras, and microphones — are strictly prohibited in the area where the Queen Mother will be laid in state. Media outlets have been urged to exercise discretion with the visuals they release, as inappropriate footage will not be accepted.
Cameramen must dress appropriately to gain access to the dais. OB vans will be issued Car Passes, and all interviews and photography must take place within designated areas. Print media will also be accredited under the same protocol.
The Palace’s directive underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity, security, and order during one of the most significant traditional events in recent Asante history.
