Grace Nortey’s Family Announces Burial Arrangements for the Late Veteran Actress

The family of veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey has announced her funeral arrangements on Thursday, October 1, 2026Grace Nortey's burial service is set for October 31 at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, with no wake plannedA thanksgiving service will follow on November 1 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Osu, with mourners asked to wear all whitePAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

The family of veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey (née Sawyer) has revealed the plans for her funeral, confirming that she will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Grace Nortey’s family announces the burial arrangements for the late veteran actress. Image credit: The BBC Ghana, Gosspi24TV Source: FacebookThe announcement came through an Instagram post on Thursday, October 1, 2026, sharing a full schedule of events to honour the celebrated actress.

Grace Nortey passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born in 1937.

The family confirmed that there will be no wake as part of the funeral programme.

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The burial service will take place at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, beginning at 8:00 am.

Following the service, the interment will be conducted privately, attended only by close family members.

The day after, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, a thanksgiving service will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Osu, also starting at 8:00 am.

For both occasions, the family has requested that mourners and sympathisers dress in all white.

The funeral announcement named Grace Nortey's late husband as Mr Archibald Nortey, and listed her children as Mrs Vida Enchill, Ms Andriana Nortey and Mrs Barbara Tabi, alongside a wider circle of nephews, nieces, in-laws and grandchildren.

Grace Nortey dedicated decades of her life to Ghana's entertainment industry, building a distinguished career across theatre, television and film.

She became a beloved figure to generations of Ghanaians, and her death in August drew widespread tributes from colleagues, fans and the general public who recognised her lasting contributions to the arts.

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With the details now confirmed, family members, colleagues and well-wishers are expected to gather at the State House on October 31 to pay their final respects before the private interment.

The thanksgiving service in Osu will then give loved ones the chance to celebrate a life lived in service to Ghanaian culture and storytelling.

The Instagram post on Grace Nortey's funeral arrangements is below.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s tribute to veteran actress Grace Nortey and his call for Ghanaians to honour creative arts figures during their lifetimes.

Afenyo-Markin recalled how Nortey’s motherly roles shaped his childhood and connected with generations of viewers. His tribute raises a poignant question: are Ghana’s legends receiving the care and recognition they deserve while they are still alive?

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Grace Asare (Entertainment Editor) Grace Appiah Asare is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She holds a bachelor’s degree. She has more than five years of experience as a journalist and has worked with Scooper News and Opera News, where she produced engaging news content focusing on entertainment and politics. Grace also offered volunteer services at Tales of Africa, where she produced several articles highlighting African talents. She joined yen.com.gh in 2026. Contact: [email protected]