Grace Nortey laid to rest as family, colleagues and fans bid farewell
Veteran actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey, known to generations of Ghanaians as Maame Gyata, was given her final farewell on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. She died on August 26 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, aged 89. Her remains arrived at the forecourt escorted by […]
Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey, popularly known as Maame Gyata, was laid to rest on October 31, 2026, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. She passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 89, after being admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre. Her remains were escorted to the State House by the Ghana Armed Forces, where mourners, including her family, colleagues, and fans, paid their respects.
Notable figures present included John Dumelo, Berla Mundi, and her late husband David Tabi. Born on February 1, 1937, Nortey grew up without her parents and was raised by relatives before marrying and raising five children. She began her career in the 1970s, hosting a radio programme and later establishing herself as a prominent figure in Ghanaian theatre, television, and film.
Nortey is remembered for her strong, outspoken female characters and her dedication to the welfare of ageing actors. Her funeral rites continued on November 1, with a thanksgiving service held at St Barnabas Anglican Church in Osu.
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