Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei to be buried on November 14
Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei will be buried on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with funeral activities scheduled to take place at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Legon, Accra. The funeral arrangements include a remembrance night on Wednesday, November 11, ahead of the burial service and final funeral rites on November 14. The remembrance night […] The post Veteran gospel…
Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei is scheduled to be buried on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Legon Interdenominational Church in Accra. Preparations for her funeral include a remembrance night on Wednesday, November 11, followed by filing past from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on the burial day. The funeral service itself will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with the interment happening privately afterwards.
A thanksgiving service is set for the following day, Sunday, November 15, at 10:30 am at the same venue. Bernice Offei passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 63, after a successful career in Ghana's gospel music industry spanning several decades. She was discovered missing on September 1, after her passing. The beloved artist had been battling dementia for around five years prior to her death, which impacted her memory and daily activities.
Offei was celebrated for her hit gospel songs Life Is Short, Hold On, and Kaa She Gbeyei. She received recognition at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year. Offei's musical legacy continues to inspire gospel music enthusiasts across Ghana and beyond.
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