1. BERNARD NYARKO
Date of death: 2nd May 2020
Many Ghanaians are still mourning Bernard Nyarko. His death came as a shock to fans of the Kumawood film industry. The actor, comedian, and gospel minister was born in 1970 and died on May 2, 2020, at the age of 49. Doctors confirmed he died of colon cancer, but Mama Yaa, a woman who claimed to be his caretaker, believed his illness was spiritual. Bernard Nyarko starred in many popular movies, including Hero: Service to Humanity, John and John, and Sidechic Gang. At the time of his death, he had left acting to become a full-time preacher.
2. PSALM ADJETEYFIO
Date of death: 8th April 2022
Psalm Adjeteyfio, popularly known as TT, was born in 1948. He was one of Ghana’s most respected veteran actors. He died on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 74. He had earlier revealed that doctors diagnosed him with end-stage heart failure. TT was best known for his lead role in the Ghanaian television series Taxi Driver, which made him a household name.
3. PRINCE YAWSON
Date of death: 1st August 2022
Prince Yawson, also known as Waakye, died at the age of 65. Though the exact cause of death was not publicly confirmed, sources close to him said he suffered a mild stroke. Waakye was known for his roles in Obra, Diabolo, and Chorkor Trotro. He later pursued theological education and earned a Bachelor of Theology degree from My Life Theology University in 2020.
4. HARUNA ASAMOAH
Date of death: 14th August 2022
Haruna Asamoah, popularly called Baba Fabregas, was a Kumawood actor whose sudden death shocked his fans and colleagues. He passed away in his sleep, and when his colleagues went to wake him the next morning, he was unresponsive. His brother confirmed that arrangements were made to bring his body back to Ghana for a postmortem and burial. Kumawood actors gathered at his Kumasi residence to console the grieving family.
5. BABA SPIRIT
Date of death: 8th September 2022
Francis Yaw Ofori, better known as Baba Spirit, was a comic actor and TV personality who brought joy to many with his humor. He died at the age of 41 after battling an undisclosed illness. Baba Spirit once staged a boxing match with professional boxer Ayittey Powers, which went viral. His death on the same day Queen Elizabeth II died made the day even more tragic for many Ghanaians.
6. EKOW BLANKSON
Date of death: 3rd October 2022
Ekow Blankson was a veteran actor and media executive known for his professionalism and deep voice. He died on October 3, 2022, at the age of 50. Though the cause of death was not made public, his passing was widely mourned. He worked with media houses like TV Africa and Media General, and acted in many Ghanaian movies such as Checkmate and In April.