{
  "id": 6937858,
  "title": "‘Life Is Short’ gospel music hitmaker Bernice Offei dies at 63",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/life-is-short-gospel-music-hitmaker-bernice-offei-dies-at-63",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/life-is-short-gospel-music-hitmaker-bernice-offei-dies-at-63/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian gospel music icon Bernice Offei has passed away at the age of 63, according to a Facebook announcement on September 12, 2026. Collaborating with numerous hit songs like Life Is Short, Hold On, and Kaa She Gbeyei, Offei was well-respected in the gospel music industry. Fellow musician Nii Noi revealed her death on social media, expressing regret over her loss. Kwesi Ernest, another prominent gospel music producer, also confirmed her demise, stating that a gospel music legend had passed away. Her sudden disappearance earlier in the week had raised concerns among her colleagues, fans, and the public. However, she was later found safe, though photos circulating online suggested that she was unwell. Throughout her years in the music scene, Offei was recognized as one of Ghana's prominent gospel musicians, creating songs that fused Christian messages with themes of faith, perseverance, and life. Among her notable tracks are Hold On, Life Is Short, and Kaa She Gbeyei. Her music is still available on digital platforms, with Hold On and Life Is Short being particularly well-known. Other compositions attributed to her include Odo A Wodo Mi Nti, Nyame Kokroko, N’adom Ara Kwa, and Don Bi Rebo. The gospel music community in Ghana is expected to mourn the loss of Offei, particularly due to the apprehension surrounding her disappearance prior to her death.",
  "summary": "Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, renowned for hit songs including Life Is Short, Hold On and Kaa She Gbeyei, has died at the age of 63. News of her death was announced on Facebook by fellow gospel musician Nii Noi on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Kwesi Ernest, also a top gospel music producer in […]",
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    "Ghanaian gospel icon Bernice Offei dies at 63",
    "Collaborated on hits like Life Is Short and Hold On",
    "Fellow musicians confirm her sudden death"
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        "title": "Gospel legend Bernice Offei dies at 63",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T14:47:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Ghanaian Gospel Music legend, Bernice Offei dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ghanaian-gospel-music-legend-bernice-offei-dies",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:07:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei reported dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/veteran-gospel-musician-bernice-offei-reported-dead",
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  "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."
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