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Ghanaian celebrities we’ve lost in 2020 (so far)
Even though death is inevitable, the passing of show business stars this year rocked everyone.
Here are seven (7) Ghanaian celebrities we have lost in 2020 so far.
1. Kofi B
The highlife musician passed away on February 2, 2020. The “MMobrowa” hitmaker suffered a heart attack prior to his performance at a concert in Cape Coast and was pronounced dead on arrival after being rushed to a hospital. He had been battling health issues over the past year, according to his family.
2. Bernard Nyarko
The popular Kumawood actor died on May 2, 2020. The actor famously known on set as ‘Bishop Bernard Nyarko’ died while seeking medical attention at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
3. Victoria Fosua
The Kumawood actress, who appeared recently in a COVID-19 campaign video by Kumawood stars, died on May 16, 2020. Popularly known as Nana Yaa, she died in a motor accident at Nsuatere off the Berekum-Sunyani road. Senior brother of the actress told Adom FM that the 43-year-old actress was knocked down by a Hyundai taxi while she was riding her motorbike.
4. Evangelist Emmanuel Kwaku Apraku
Evangelist Emmanuel Kwaku Apraku, popularly known as ‘Apraku My Daughter’, died on May 20, 2020. Confirming the news, media personality Kofi Adomah said he had received a call from family members who broke the news to him. He said that he and his team were on their way to interact with the man, after numerous failed attempts to get to him, when the unfortunate news reached them. The cause of death is, however, unknown.
5. Kwadwo Wiafe
The radio presenter and master of ceremonies (MC) died on June 4, 2020. He died at the Nyaho Medical Centre in Accra after a short illness. His demise was confirmed by Akwesi Aboakye on Neat FM’s morning show.
6. Miliky MiCool
The veteran actress passed away on June 10, 2020. Legally known as Beatrice Chinery, brother of the “Kejetia” star actress told Peace FM that she passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He said the 53-year-old actress died of complications from high blood pressure. Miliky MiCool is survived by two children.
7. Nana TuffourThe veteran highlife performer died on June 15. The “Odo Kakra, Sika Kakra” hitmaker, 66, died at home in the early hours of Monday after a short illness and his body has been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Mortuary, according to his family.
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A renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Madam Gloria Ampofo is set to launch her fourth album on October 25, at Mount Zion Methodist Church, Sakumono.
The fourth album titled ‘Aseda’ is to give thanks to God and also celebrate her 70th birthday.
Madam Gloria Ampofo, also an alumna of St. Roses Senior High School told The Spectator Agoro that her fourth album is a collection of songs meant to uplift hearts and honour God’s goodness.
The gospel artiste stated that she feels strong, healthy, and grateful at 70 a blessing not everyone gets.
According to her, she wants to use this opportunity to thank God and share songs that reflect His mercy, healing, and love.
“God has been so good to me for the past 70 years. I feel younger, and I can’t stop thanking Him,” she explained .
Madam Ampofo’s music journey began in 2014 with her first album of Christmas carols. She later composed songs for Ghana’s 60th anniversary and the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup.
Her work earned her an award from the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in 2024.
Now, with five albums and seven decades of life, she hopes this new release will bring healing, peace of mind, joy, and spiritual strength to everyone who listens.
Among her songs includes ‘I love you jesus’, ‘Njomo da fee fee(Ga), ‘ Awurade ye ma me daa’ and any more
By Beatrice Wonovi Kpeglah
The Kumasi metropolis was thrown into a state of frenzy last Saturday as thousands of fans flocked the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert that climaxed the 2025 Momo Fest.
Despite a heavy rainfall, the event, powered by MTN, drew unprecedented crowds for the month-long initiative to promote financial inclusion, the use of mobile money, and raise awareness on MoMo fraud prevention.
The musical event was preceded by educational roadshows, cashless market fairs, and community engagement activities across the country.
Vendors at the MoMo Cashless Market and Fair, set up within the stadium premises, offered goods and services payable exclusively through mobile money, giving patrons a live demonstration of MoMo’s utility.
The concert, headlined by multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie, featured performances from several high-profile Ghanaian artistes including Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, Kweku Smoke, and Efya.
But the appearance of Shatta Wale, who joined Sarkodie on stage, took the excitement a notch higher as it marked a rare public collaboration between the two top acts.
The event would go into the history books as one of the largest music gatherings in Kumasi and a fitting conclusion to a festival that sought to blend innovation with entertainment.
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