{
  "id": 17473040,
  "title": "‘You gave us what you did not get’ – Grace Nortey’s children pay tribute at funeral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/you-gave-us-what-you-did-not-get-grace-norteys-children-pay-tribute",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T21:14:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/you-gave-us-what-you-did-not-get-grace-norteys-children-pay-tribute-at-funeral/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Grace Nortey’s five daughters gathered at her funeral on October 31 to honor their mother, the beloved actress Maame Gyata. Known as a mother who gave them what she did not have in her own upbringing, Grace’s daughters praised her for creating a loving home and teaching them essential life skills. From cooking and cleaning to laundry and ironing, the children remembered her dedication to instilling self-sufficiency in them. They also acknowledged the times she disciplined them, now understanding the purpose behind it. Grace’s marriage to their father, who passed away in his 70s, provided a strong foundation for her to counsel couples and serve as an Okyeame at engagement ceremonies. Relationships were a central part of her life, and she maintained close ties with her siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and friends. After retiring from her career in radio and acting, Grace discovered her passion for these roles and pursued them fully, becoming a role model for many. The funeral rites continued on Sunday, November 1, with a thanksgiving service at St Barnabas Anglican Church in Osu.",
  "summary": "Grace Nortey’s five daughters remembered her as a mother who gave them what she did not get growing up, a home filled with love, in a tribute read at her funeral on Saturday, October 31, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The veteran actress, known as Maame Gyata, died on August 26 […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}