As 2024 draws to a close, many individuals are reflecting on their blessings, while others are coping with the heartbreaking loss of loved ones.
In Ghana’s entertainment industry, several prominent figures have experienced the grief of losing close family members this year, with many sharing their sorrow on social media.
On August 6, 2024, popular musician Mzbel, also known as Belinda Ekua Amoah, announced the passing of her mother, Madam Charlotte Asi Ocansey. Though the cause of death was not disclosed, the loss deeply affected the singer, who had previously lost her father, Albert Amoah, in January 2022. A funeral service was held on October 5, 2024, at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Babayara-Madina, where industry personalities like Asabe Kropa, Clemento Suarez, and Francis Xavier Sosu gathered in support.
Musician Kweku Flick, born Andy Osei Sarfo, lost his father, Osei Kofi, affectionately known as “Pointed,” on August 7, 2024. The cause of death was not made public, but the musician’s funeral service took place on October 19, 2024, with several figures from the entertainment industry, including Akabenezer, YPee, and Oteele, offering condolences.
In October 2024, business mogul Dr. Osei Kwame Despite faced the loss of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Kate Opoku-Acheampong, the mother of his wife. Following a memorial service in Accra, her body was transported to Mampongten in the Ashanti Region for the final rites. Dr. Despite played a prominent role during the funeral, supported by figures like Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong and Fadda Dickson.
Entrepreneur Kofi Amoa-Abban, the CEO of Rigworld Solutions, experienced the death of his mother, Leticia Amoa-Abban, on September 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She was laid to rest on October 26, 2024, in Tema. During the funeral, Amoa-Abban tearfully shared how his mother had provided him with a loan of just GH₵250,000, which became the foundation for his successful business empire.
Gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah mourned the loss of his father, Rev. George Owusu Mensah, a respected Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Amakom, Ashanti Region, who passed away on November 10, 2024. Rev. Mensah was also known for his popular gospel hit, “Matwen Awurade Anim.”
Veteran musician Kojo Antwi, known as the “Maestro,” faced the loss of his mother, Madam Mary Adwoa Nyamaa, who died on November 13, 2024, while receiving treatment at the Mpraeso General Hospital in the Eastern Region. The family held a fortieth-day gathering as part of the funeral rites.
On December 14, 2024, gospel musician Empress Gifty, also known as Evangelist Gifty Adorye, shared the sad news of her mother’s sudden passing. Evangelist Agnes Aba Annan, or “Agaga,” passed away after a brief illness. Annan, an actress who appeared in TV commercials, remained active and supportive of her daughter throughout her career.
These losses have been deeply felt across Ghana’s entertainment community, where these individuals continue to honor the memories of their loved ones while coping with their grief. Despite the sorrow, they find strength in the legacies left behind by those they’ve lost.