Family announces funeral arrangements for late veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei

The late Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Ofeibea Offei will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Legon.

The 63-year-old, also known as Bernice Offei (née Djoleto), passed away at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on September 12, 2026.

According to the funeral arrangements, a Remembrance Night will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Legon Interdenominational Church from 7:00 p.m.

The Filing Past will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by the Burial Service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the same venue. Interment will be private.

Final Funeral Rites will be observed after the burial service, while a Thanksgiving Service is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Legon Interdenominational Church.

Mrs Offei was a respected figure in Ghana’s gospel music industry, known for songs including Hold On and Life Is So Short.

Her death came just days after she was reported missing in Accra, sparking widespread concern among family, friends, and the gospel community before she was later found.

She is survived by her husband, Professor Samuel Kwame Offei (former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana and former Pro-Vice Chancellor of ASA), and her sons, Kevin Kwesi Offei and Daniel Kweku Offei.