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Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II is the Queen mother (Sunyanihemaa) of the Sunyani Traditional Area.[1][2][3]

Early life edit

Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II is known in private life as Mrs. Bright Faakye Brayie. Her parents are Opanin Kwadwo Donkor, hailing from the Kokofu Akyeremade Bretuo lineage, and Maame Afia Adutwumaah, belonging to the Boahen Korkor Asenie Kodi Adonten family[1][4][5]

Reign edit

Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II ascended to the position of Sunyanihemaa, after her predecessor, Nana Yaa Nyamaa II, passed away on 1st August, 2019, following a lengthy illness at the Sunyani Regional Hospital.[6] Nana Yaa Nyamaa II had reigned as the Sunyanihemaa (Queen Mother) for 46 years. Nana Brayie was given the stool name, Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II.[7][8]

On Monday, 2nd August 2021, in a brief ceremony held at the Sunyani old palace, she was publicly introduced by the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawri II. At the age of 61, Nana Brayie ascended to the stool.[9]

On 24th July, 2022, she held a thanksgiving ceremony at the Living Grace Ministries International to celebrate and express gratitude to God.[10][11]

Initiative edit

Nana Brayie started the first-ever monthly clean-up exercise in Sunyani and its nearby communities on February 12, 2023. This initiative, popularly named "Ohemaa Aprapra,"[12] is dedicated to promoting cleanliness throughout the city and inspiring individuals to embrace a hygienic way of life.[13] [14]

She has launched her 5-year development plan for the new Sunyani, which states her visionary agenda to elevate the city and showcase its potential to the wider world.[15] This strategic plan aims to highlight Sunyani's unique qualities and drive progress in various areas of development.[16][17]

Profession edit

Nana Brayie retired after dedicating 36 years to education, whereby she served 16 years as a teacher and 20 years as a headmistress.[18]

Private life edit

Nana Brayie II, is known in private life as Mrs. Bright Faakye Brayie. She is married to Mr. Collins Faakye, who comes from Kwahu Nkwatia in the Eastern Region, and they have three children: a daughter and two sons.[18][15]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Sunyani Traditional Council enstools Nana Akosua Dua Asor Brayie II as Paramount Queen-mother - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  2. ^ https://www.facebook.com/newsghana (2022-06-25). "Queen mother of Sunyani commends Kennedy Agyapong for exposing fake pastors | News Ghana". https://newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |last= and |website= (help)
  3. ^ "John Dramani Mahama - John Mahama receives Sunyani Queen mother". www.johnmahama.org. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  4. ^ "Samira Bawumia supports Sunyani Regional Hospital". Ghananewsonline.com.gh. 2022-12-17. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  5. ^ "Choose the next vice president from the Bono Region - Queen mother of Sunyani pleads with Mahama". GhanaWeb. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  6. ^ "Life story of Nana Yaa Nyamaa Poduo II, a true image of biblical womanhood". GhanaWeb. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  7. ^ GNA (2022-08-14). "Scores of mourners pay last respect to the late Abesim Queen-mother". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  8. ^ "UENR Celebrates with Sunyani Traditional Council on the Coronation of Nana Akosua Duaa Asor Brayie II as the Paramount Queen Mother | University of Energy and Natural Resources - Sunyani". 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  9. ^ https://web.facebook.com/gyamfi.bediako.58 (2023-06-29). "Akwamuhene urges unity and support for enstooled Paramount Queen Mother of Sunyani - The Ghanaian Standard". Retrieved 2023-07-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |last= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ GNA (2022-07-26). "Christians urged to wait on God's promises in the face of challenges". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  11. ^ Agyeman, Adwoa (2022-07-07). "Mahama receives Sunyani queenmother". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  12. ^ "Sunyani Authorities Vowed To Restore Law And Order". 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  13. ^ "News |2nd Edition of Omanhemaa Aprapra Program (Clean-Up Exercise) Held In Sunyani Municipality". www.sma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  14. ^ Barnabas, Benjamin (2023-02-14). "Traditional Authorities Impose Fine On Indiscriminate Waste DisposalsTraditional Authorities Impose Fine On Indiscriminate Waste Disposals". Damak Sanitation Health Watch. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  15. ^ a b GNA (2023-06-29). "Let's support 'Omanhemaa' to execute developmental plans-Sunyani 'Akwamuhene' appeals". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  16. ^ OWUSU-ANSAH, FRANCIS (2023-01-17). "Sunyani Queenmother hints at a 5-year development plan". The Chronicle News Online. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  17. ^ "Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana to hold eighth Conference in Sunyani". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  18. ^ a b GNA (2021-08-02). "Sunyani Traditional Council enstools retired Educationist as Paramount Queen-mother". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-17.

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