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Indigenous mining firm Damang Gold Mine Limited has made a fresh investment worth $250 million in major fleet of mining equipment for its operations. The fleet, currently being transported from Accra to Damang, comprises a range of heavy-duty machinery. Among the equipment are Liebherr excavators, 30 triple 777 dump trucks, and 15 Caterpillar 395 excavators, with additional machinery expected to be added to the fleet in the coming months. The investment is expected to significantly enhance mining operations by increasing production capacity, improving operational efficiency, creating employment opportunities, and deepening Ghanaian participation in large-scale mining. It represents one of the…
By Emmanuel Nyatsikor Adaklu Kodzobi Ando (V/R), May 31, GNA – A severe rainstorm that struck Adaklu Kodzobi Ando near Adaklu Kodzobi in the Adaklu District on Saturday, May 30, has caused extensive damage to property of residents. The storm, which swept through the community, uprooted and displaced two metal shipping containers, carrying them onto a nearby residential building. One of the containers, owned by Madam Helen Agbeli, was being used as a business centre. She told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the storm destroyed several items, including laptop and desktop computers, printers, and a large quantity of stationery. Madam Agbeli said she…
By Maxwell Awumah Ho, May 31, GNA – Dr Abraham Gaitu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KEM Groupe, has urged young people to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation, and problem-solving as pathways to job security in an era of rapid technological change and automation. Speaking at a two-day Youth Leadership Empowerment and Career Development Summit in Ho, Dr Gaitu said the traditional model of obtaining a degree and securing lifelong employment was becoming less reliable, particularly for younger generations entering the labour market. The summit was organised by IRMAD Development and Social Network (IDSNet) in collaboration with the CAYEP Leadership Institute (CAYELI) of Liberia, under the theme: “Igniting Vision, Driving…
An Italian language school will be opened in Accra before the end of 2026, starting with kindergarten and the early grades of primary school. “This is a major step forward in promoting our beautiful language in Ghana,” said the Italian Ambassador to Ghana, Laura Ranalli at a reception at her official residence in Accra last Thursday (May 28, 2026). The reception was to mark Italy’s 80th National Day celebration. Meanwhile, the envoy said in the field of higher education, an increasing number of Italian universities were looking up to Ghanaian universities for partnerships in various fields of study. The Italian…
An INPACT investigation reveals 234 Ghanaian men enlisted in the Russian army since 2023 55 of them confirmed killed in UkraineIn a video that circulated on social media and was obtained by investigators, a group of young Ghanaian men in military fatigues speak directly into the camera in Twi, Ghana’s most widely spoken local language. Their message is disarmingly casual: “Go to Fly Away travel agency, trust them, they will take you to Russia. It’s not a lie. We are all Ghanaians and we made it here. These are our weapons.”The weapons they display are Russian-issued assault rifles. The landscape…
Ghanaian musician Afriyie Wutah has released a new song titled Summer Jam, featuring international reggae legend Maxi Priest. The song was released on 31 May 2026, which also marks Afriyie’s birthday. Summer Jam is a blend of Afro-soul, reggae, island rhythms and feel-good melodies. It brings together Afriyie Wutah’s rich African musical roots and Maxi Priest’s globally celebrated reggae sound to create a record with universal appeal. The song is expected to find its way onto the playlists of music lovers during beach outings, road trips, parties and other memorable moments across the world. The collaboration also symbolises a cultural connection between…
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Ghana’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing homosexuality and the “promotion of LGBTQ+ activities.”The bill states that anyone who is in a same-sex relationship will be jailed for a maximum of three years, as well as anyone who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.Additionally, anyone who “promotes” LGBTQ+ acts can be jailed for 10 years. This includes providing funding for LGBTQ+ groups and activities.LGBTQ+ allies could also face prison sentences.The bill also includes a “duty to report” gay acts to the police. However, legal, media, and healthcare professionals who report on LGBTQ+ issues, provide medical treatment, or…
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has proposed a new economic measurement framework, the “3D Growth,” arguing that Ghana’s development should be assessed not only by economic output but also by job creation and wage growth.Speaking at the IYA Business Roundtable 2026 in Accra, Dr. Thompson said Ghana’s long-standing reliance on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the primary indicator of economic progress no longer provides a complete picture of national development.He explained that the proposed model would place equal emphasis on three key indicators — GDP growth, employment creation, and wage growth —…
How a convicted person currently serving prison sentence in a maximum-security facility at Ankaful in Ghana was able to facilitate and participate in activities outside prison walls, that led to the murder of Nana Serwaa Asaama Agyankomaa I, Queen Mother of the Abamba Traditional Area in Atebubu in the Bono East Region on February 25, 2026, has ignited “high-level” investigations in the Ghana Prisons Service, with the management threatening that any inmate or officer found to have violated prison regulations or aided criminal activity would face the full force of the law. Per the standard practice, prison inmates are only…
“600 more Ghanaians register at our High Commission to be evacuated from South Africa. When the safety and dignity of Ghanaians are at stake, the Government of Ghana does not compromise or dither. I am immensely proud of the resilient spirit of Ghanaians. See you soon, there’s no place like home,” Ablakwa wrote.
Accra, May 31, GNA – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted five police officers for their outstanding role in the arrest of suspects involved in a robbery attack at the Kwafokrom GOIL Filling Station, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region. A press release copied to the Ghana News Agency on Saturday named the officers as Chief Inspector Eric Otoo, Chief Inspector Emmanuel Otu, General Sergeant Philip Amoah, Policewoman Constable Victoria Asiedu and Policewoman Constable Rosemond A. Frimpong. As part of the reward package, Chief Inspectors Otoo and Otu have been granted direct entry into the Police Academy, while General Sergeant Amoah, Policewoman Constable Asiedu and…
The GFA’s two-stage squad announcement has manufactured controversy where none needed to exist and it is the latest symptom of an institution that has consistently failed the national team. When Carlos Queiroz unveiled Ghana’s 28-man squad for 2026 World cup preparation camp, on May 25, the immediate reaction was not excitement but bewilderment. It is a story Ghana’s football public knows well. Every major tournament brings the same cycle; a controversial squad, a flurry of public outrage, Ghana Football Association officials rushing to defend the process, and the nagging suspicion voiced by fans, former players, and sometimes the players themselves…
Beverly Afaglo Baah Ghana’s entertainment industry gathered in Tema on Saturday to mourn actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo at a one week remembrance vigil, days after she died following a battle with cancer. Mourners dressed in black and red filled the Green Flavour Events Centre in Community 9 for the evening service, which featured worship, scripture readings, musical performances, tributes and a sermon. The turnout reflected Afaglo’s wide reach across the screen and music worlds. Among those present were Nana Ama McBrown, John Dumelo, Joselyn Dumas, Vivian Jill Lawrence, Gloria Osei Sarfo, Kalybos and James Gardiner, alongside gospel singer…
Featured Graphic Online May – 31 – 2026 , 09:07 1 minute read STL-Amandi Foundation Ghana (SAF), in collaboration with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), have successfully concluded the six-month Generation of Academic Leaders (GOAL) Project. The initiative uniquely paired university students from UPSA as mentors to 25 young pupils from Dzorwulu Primary School in Accra, fostering a powerful big-brother/big-sister dynamic. This partnership provided academic support, mentorship, aptitude development, and essential learning resources aimed at strengthening the young students’ confidence and academic performance. The programme concluded with an End-of-Year GOAL Project celebration hosted at UPSA, bringing together students,…
Agrigbusiness Promoting agro-processing as a guaranteed safety net for farmers is a trap that often destroys capital instead of adding value, agriculture strategist Augustine Adongo has warned. Adongo, a former chief executive of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), says processing is a separate, unforgiving industry rather than an extension of farming. It piles on overheads, he argues, including machinery, regulatory approvals such as Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, and heavy depreciation when seasonal plants sit idle. He sets four tests any processing venture must pass: reliable raw materials…
International Relations Analyst Dr. Nana Yaw Mireku says Ghana must prioritise its domestic values and national interests over fears of international backlash as debate intensifies over the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the Anti‑LGBTQ Bill.Speaking on Channel One TV’s Big Issue on Saturday, May 30, Dr. Mireku argued that discussions around the bill have been overly shaped by concerns about how the international community—particularly donor countries—might react.He stressed that while aid‑related considerations often surface in policy debates, Ghana must not allow external pressure to override its sovereign right to make decisions rooted in…
IntroductionIn this urgent yet deeply reflective piece, Retired Senior Citizen draws a direct line between the iron-clad communal discipline of the 1970s and 80s and the fast-paced, digital frontiers of modern Ghana. This article is not a passive journey into nostalgia; it is an active, fiery manifesto for today’s youth leaders, student unions, and rising entrepreneurs to reclaim the accountability of our past to save the future of our nation. The Ghana I Walked In: What Today’s Youth Can Learn from the 1970s and 80sEvery nation rides on the back of its memories, but a nation that actively forgets its…
I have met people in Accra who earn ten thousand cedis a month and are broke by the 20th. I have met people who earn two thousand cedis a month and own their own homes. The difference is not how much they make. The difference is how they think about money. Wealth is not a function of income. It is a function of behaviour. And behaviour can be learned. Over the next ten lessons published on Accra Street Journal-ASJ, I want to walk you through the most important principles of building wealth in Ghana. Not get-rich-quick schemes. Not cryptocurrency gambling.…
The New Patriotic Party’s USA Branch (NPP-USA) has resolved to conduct its 2026 internal elections under its existing Branch Bylaws, postponing consideration of the party’s revised national election guidelines until its annual conference in July. In a letter to the party Chairman, the Branch Secretary, Augustine Yao Agbenaza, said the decision was reached at an emergency virtual meeting of the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) held on May 27. According to the branch, members voted 20 to 9 in favour of retaining the current NPP-USA Bylaws for the upcoming elections. Of the 36 members present, four abstained, and two did not…
Ghana Prisons Service investigates inmate’s alleged role in death of Atebubu Queen mother 3News
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has engaged in a heated exchange with a social media user after he called on entertainers to speak more about the challenges facing the country. Naija News reports that the singer, in a post shared on his official social media page, admitted that entertainers, including himself, had not done enough to speak against injustice and the worsening state of affairs in Nigeria. Davido said the situation in the country had become too serious for influential figures to remain silent. In the post, Davido said Nigerian entertainers must begin to use their…
A police operation along the Accra-Cape Coast highway has led to the arrest of a driver after officers discovered 14 boxes of shotgun ammunition being transported in a toyota Voxy Vehicle without the required documentation.The suspect, identified as Francis Ampomah, was intercepted during a snap checkpoint exercise conducted by police officers in the Apam area of the Central Region.The vehicle, a Toyota Voxy with registration number GT 9748-26, was reportedly travelling from Accra towards Assin Fosu when officers stopped it for inspection in the early hours of Wednesday, May 27.Police sources say the driver was unable to provide documentation authorising…
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The maiden edition of the Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest, an initiative under the Black Star Experience programme aimed at honouring and immortalising Ghanaian creative arts legend Professor Ladé Wosornu, has been held in Accra. The annual national student literary and arts incubation programme is organised by the Creative Arts Agency Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Library Authority and the Pan-African Writers Association, with support from the Professor Ladé Wosornu Trust. The contest forms part of the Creative Arts Agency’s “Grow the Artist-in-Me!” project. It is designed to create a platform that encourages the appreciation and patronage of Ghanaian…
The senior national team, the Black Stars, have moved their training operations into high gear, with 24 players taking part in a rigorous training session at Dragon Park on Saturday, May 30. The team have significantly stepped up preparations ahead of Tuesday’s high-profile international friendly against Wales, using the crucial European window to sharpen ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The technical handlers received a major squad boost on Saturday morning following the simultaneous arrival of international heavyweights Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams. Demonstrating immense professionalism and patriotic commitment, both Inaki and Partey went straight from their travel transit…
Mr Raphael Godlove Ahenu, the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), a human rights and media advocacy organisation says more than three million Ghanaians are living mental health (mild) conditions. Additionally, he said over 600,000 others were also battling severe mental health conditions. Mr Ahenu said this when speaking at the close-out and learning summit of the ‘Resilient City for Adolescents’ (RCA) project at Fiapre in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. He said that: “research is showing the scale of Ghana’s mental health burden, and this is a clear indication that mental health must be treated…
Twenty-four players took part in Saturday’s training at Dragon Park as the Black Stars stepped up preparations ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad was boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams on Saturday morning. Both players went straight into the team’s training session at Dragon Park. Players in camp: Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, Paul Reverson, Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Christopher Bonsu…
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on African countries and development partners to urgently close the financing gap for water and sanitation investments to accelerate sustainable development, climate resilience and economic transformation across the continent. Speaking at a high-level side event on Financing Africa’s Water Investments during the African Development Bank Group 2026 Annual Meetings, Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of ECA commended the African Development Bank Group, the African Union Commission, the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), and partners for convening what he described as a timely and strategic discussion on Africa’s water future. He said the event came at a critical moment…
The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. It proposes that identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer be punished by up to three years’ imprisonment. The bill also introduces a “duty to report” prohibited acts to police. Religious leaders have pressured President John Dramani Mahama, who still needs to ratify the legislation, to strengthen anti-gay laws since he came to power last year. The ban has been sharply criticised by international organisations, including Human Rights Watch, which said it placed LGBTQ+ peoples’ lives at risk while also “encouraging citizens…
The leader of the Economic Fighters’ League (EFL), Ernesto Yeboah, has strongly defended the government’s decision to evacuate Ghanaians affected by recent afrophobic attacks in South Africa, describing criticisms of the move by South African opposition politician Julius Malema as misplaced. Reacting to comments by the leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who questioned Ghana’s decision to airlift some of its nationals from the country, Mr Yeboah said the remarks were “complete rubbish”, although he expressed sympathy for the political and social circumstances informing Mr Malema’s position. Speaking on Saturday, May 30, Mr Yeboah maintained that the safety…
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By Simon AsareAccra, May 30, GNA – Ghanaian songstress Francisca Gawugah, popularly known as Sista Afia, continues to carve a distinct identity in the entertainment industry, combining musical excellence with philanthropy and social advocacy. With over a decade in the music industry, Sista Afia has risen to prominence as one of Ghana’s leading female artistes, known for hit songs such as “2Things,” “Jeje,” “Weather,” and “Asuoden,” among others. Her versatility and consistency have earned her recognition, as she continues to headline major events and collaborate with top artistes within and beyond Ghana. Beyond her musical success, Sista Afia has demonstrated a strong commitment to giving…
Ghana music legend Kojo Antwi and Meiway set to rock London in Septembe – Ghana Business News HomeEntertainmentGhana music legend Kojo Antwi and Meiway set to rock London in Septembe
The Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested seven suspects in connection with the theft of three unregistered Hyundai Elantra and Sonata vehicles. The suspects are Acheampong Otuo Kofi, alias Levels, 28; Kpachen Ebenezer, 26; Fianko Isaac, also known as Yaw, 35; Besah Elizabeth, 24; David Kudalor, 28; Enoch Acheampong, 38; and Solomon Odei, 35. A Police statement issued on Saturday said CVET received a report on May 25, 2026, regarding the theft of an unregistered blue Hyundai Elantra from its owner at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region. Following the report, a team launched a…
A highly sophisticated cross-regional car theft syndicate operating across the Eastern Region has been dismantled following a high-precision, tech-led operation by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) of the Ghana Police Service. The successful sting operation culminated in the arrest of seven key suspects at a hideout and the immediate retrieval of three luxury vehicles, including an unregistered blue Hyundai Elantra and two Hyundai Sonatas. The coordinated crackdown has thrown a spotlight on the increasing use of digital tracking and cyber forensics by law enforcement to neutralise syndicates targeting unregistered vehicles across the country. The operational breakthrough began to…
Featured Mohammed Ali May – 31 – 2026 , 02:01 2 minutes read The Ghana Prisons Service has launched an investigation into the alleged involvement of a convicted prisoner in the murder of Nana Serwaa Asaama Agyankomaa I, Queen Mother of the Abamba Traditional Area in Atebubu. The move follows preliminary findings by the Ghana Police Service which allegedly linked the inmate, Ishaku Alhassan, also known as Sule Yagani, to the murder plot. In a statement issued on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the Ghana Prisons Service, DDP Janet Asabea, the Service…
Paris St-Germain underlined their status as one of European football’s greatest ever teams by becoming only the second club to retain the Champions League. Their nervy 4-3 win on penalties over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest backed up their 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich 12 months ago. In doing so they became the first side to successfully defend their title since Real Madrid’s three-peat from 2016 to 2018, and only the second to do it in the Champions League era – 1993 onwards. Indeed, across the competition’s 71-year history PSG are just the 10th club…
By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA Ho (V/R), May 30, GNA – The EP College of Education, Amedzofe, (AMECO) has officially launched its 80th anniversary celebration under the theme: “80 Years of Excellence in Teacher Education: Reflecting on Our Legacy and Shaping the Future.” The event held in Ho on Friday brought together government officials, alumni, traditional leaders, clergy, students and stakeholders in the education sector to celebrate the institution’s contributions to teacher education and national development. Mr Prosper Francis Dusey, Ho West District Chief Executive, representing the Volta Regional Minister as Guest of Honour, commended the college for eight decades of commitment to discipline, academic excellence, moral training and…
Professor Ransford Gyampo Political scientist Ransford Gyampo has described Ghana as a transitional democracy, arguing that some rights frameworks seen in advanced democracies, including on LGBT issues, cannot fully apply at Ghana’s stage. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, the University of Ghana professor argued that democracies develop in stages, with each stage shaping which rights become fully active. He said Ghana, with its own culture and established ways of doing things, sits at an earlier point on that path than advanced liberal democracies. He maintained that countries at Ghana’s level are still building their political, social and cultural systems and therefore…
By Dennis Peprah Sunyani (Bono Region), May 30, 2026 (GNA) – MTN Ghana, a leading telecommunications company, will officially launch the 2026 edition of its flagship employee volunteerism initiative, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, from June 1 to June 21, 2026. This year’s campaign seeks to address critical healthcare challenges in Ghana by equipping health facilities with hospital beds and implementing a range of community-based health interventions. According to a statement jointly signed by Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, and Efua Falconer, Acting Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at MTN Ghana, the campaign has, over the years, been designed to…
Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a controversial new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill imposes prison terms of up to 10 years for individuals who “promote, sponsor, or advocate LGBTQ+ acts” and bans the funding of associated groups and activities.The bill comes in the wake of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa, with religious groups in Ghana long-since advocating for the legislation. While supporters of the bill say that it protects Ghanaian family values and cultural norms, critics—including human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch…
Partey and Williams Join Ghana Camp Ahead of Wales Test 3News
A delegation from the Multimedia Group Limited on Saturday joined the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, and his family in Kumasi to pay their last respects to his late father-in-law, Andrews Kwame Amankwah. The delegation attended the burial and final funeral rites to offer condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during their time of grief. Representing the Multimedia Group’s Kumasi Business Unit – Luv FM and Nhyira FM – were General Manager, Jimmy Aglah; News Editor, Kofi Adu Domfeh; Programmes Managers Benjamin Ocran and Franklin Wireko Brobbey (DJ Apuzo); Kuro Yi Mu…
For most of Ghana’s history, knowing how polluted the air was in any given community came down to one question: Is there a monitor nearby? For the vast majority of the country, the answer has been no. That is about to change. Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority has formalised a partnership with Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory to map PM2.5 levels, the tiny particles most dangerous to human health, across the entire country, going back as far as 2005. The announcement, made on March 29, 2026, fills a gap that has quietly enabled a crisis to deepen unseen. Air pollution kills…
Another group of west Africans has been sent to Ghana by the United States, including at least one with deportation protections, a lawyer involved with the case told AFP Saturday.US President Donald Trump has pursued a vast immigration crackdown, including the deportation of people who typically would have been allowed to stay in the United States under previous administrations.He has also pursued “third country” agreements that allows the United states to send people to countries where they have no ties.Ghana since last year has been taking west Africans temporarily before sending them to home countries, including people who US immigration…
IntroductionLast year, a friend from law school approached me with what he considered a promising business idea.He explained that he had another friend with the financial resources to establish an organization that would fund litigation. The model, as he described it, was simple enough. The organization would identify individuals with potentially strong legal claims who lacked the means to pursue them, finance the litigation, and, where the claims succeeded, recover an agreed percentage from the proceeds. My role in the arrangement was equally clear: I would be independently engaged as counsel to handle the legal work for such funded claimants.At…
West Africa Director of CUTS International, Appiah Adomako Kusi, has urged the government not to block the announced 20% increase in public transport fares, arguing that transport operators must be allowed to adjust prices in response to rising operating costs.His comments come ahead of an expected meeting between the Transport Ministry and transport unions on Monday, June 1, following the announcement of a nationwide fare increase by transport operators.Speaking on Channel One News on Saturday, May 30, Mr Kusi said it would be unfair for authorities to prevent transport operators from reviewing fares while fuel prices and other key operational…
“The Age of Reimagination. Art, Business and Philanthropy” – under this theme, the anniversary edition of TOP CHARITY ChangeMAKERS 2026, organised by Omenaa Mensah and Rafał Brzoska, brought together in Warsaw discussions on artificial intelligence, the future of the state, responsible business and Africa as one of the key directions of global development. The historic visit of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th King of the Asante Kingdom, gave the event a uniquely symbolic and strategic dimension. For the first time in history, at the invitation of the organisers, one of Africa’s most influential traditional leaders came to Poland, representing…
Individuals from Ghana’s entertainment industry on Saturday, May 30, gathered at the Green Flavour Events Centre in Community 9, Tema, for a one-week remembrance vigil in honour of the late actress and entrepreneur, Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah.The solemn event brought together family, friends, colleagues, and admirers to celebrate the life and legacy of the actress, whose passing has sparked widespread grief across the creative arts industry.Guests, dressed predominantly in black and red attire, participated in worship and praise sessions, scripture readings, tributes, special musical performances, and a sermon.The vigil reached an emotional climax with a torch-lighting ceremony and the release of…