My Mother Buried My Son – Xandy Kamel Reveals Painful Secret

According to a report by Ghbase News, on Tuesday October 20, 2026, Ghanaian actress and media personality Xandy Kamel has opened up about one of the most painful experiences of her life, revealing that she was at home celebrating her then-husband’s birthday on the very day her first son was buried.

The emotional revelation has drawn attention to the grief and difficult circumstances surrounding the death of her son, who reportedly drowned at Sakumono Beach shortly after completing his Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Speaking during a conversation with actress and television presenter Emelia Brobbey on Tuesday, Xandy recounted the heartbreaking events that led to the loss of her child and explained why she did not personally attend his burial.

According to Xandy, her son had gone to Sakumono Beach with some friends after completing his BECE examinations. However, what was expected to be an enjoyable outing ended in tragedy when the young boy drowned and failed to return home.

The incident left the family devastated as they searched for answers following his disappearance.

Xandy explained that her son’s body was eventually found after remaining missing for three days, turning what had been a period of uncertainty into an overwhelming moment of grief for the family.

However, the circumstances surrounding the burial made the experience even more painful for the actress. She disclosed that the day her son was laid to rest coincided with the birthday of her then-husband, whom she said she deeply loved at the time.

According to her account, friends had gathered at their home to celebrate her husband’s birthday, and he had been drinking during the gathering.

Xandy said her emotional attachment to him influenced her decision to remain by his side instead of travelling to bury her son.

Reflecting on the difficult moment, she explained that her mother eventually took responsibility for burying the deceased child.

“I was in love with my ex-husband, and we were celebrating his birthday. So it was my mother who went to bury my late son,” Xandy revealed.

Her statement has highlighted the complex personal circumstances that surrounded the loss, as she looked back on a period in her life marked by grief, love and painful decisions.

Beyond her relationship with her former husband, Xandy also explained that cultural beliefs surrounding the nature of her son’s death played a significant role in the burial arrangements.

She stated that, according to her cultural understanding, death by drowning is regarded in Akan tradition as an unnatural death known as “Atofo Wuɔ.”

She explained that the customary practices associated with such a death meant she was not permitted to view or follow her son’s body for burial.

The actress clarified that she had been present during rituals performed at the sea before her son’s body washed ashore three days after the incident. Her explanation offered further insight into the cultural and emotional challenges she faced following the tragedy.

Xandy’s revelation has brought renewed attention to the lasting pain parents experience after losing a child, particularly when the circumstances surrounding the death are sudden and traumatic.

Her account also sheds light on how traditional beliefs and family relationships can shape the way people respond to bereavement, including the decisions made during funeral preparations.

Although the events occurred in the past, recounting the experience remains a deeply personal matter for the actress.

By sharing her story with Emelia Brobbey, Xandy has offered the public a glimpse into a painful chapter of her life that involved the loss of her first son and the emotional circumstances surrounding his burial.

Her words, particularly the statement that her mother had to bury her late son while she remained at home celebrating her then-husband’s birthday, have emerged as the most striking part of the revelation, underscoring the complicated emotions and experiences she associates with that tragic period.

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