{
  "id": 7092697,
  "title": "Gospel musician Bernice Offei dies at 63",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/gospel-musician-bernice-offei-dies-at-63",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-13T09:44:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/13/gospel-musician-bernice-offei-dies-at-63/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bernice Offei, a renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, has passed away at the age of 63. She was found missing after being reported absent for a few days. The cause of her demise remains unknown. Offei was celebrated for her uplifting music and her significant contributions to Ghana's gospel music scene. Some of her popular songs include \"Life Is Short,\" \"No One Compares,\" \"Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen,\" \"Whom Am I,\" \"Me Gyefo Te Ase,\" \"Suomo\" and \"Your Handiwork.\" Other tracks credited to her include \"Take Your Glory\" and \"Hold On,\" which have earned her a loyal following among gospel music enthusiasts. Offei also received notable accolades, such as Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards in 2009. Her music frequently focused on faith, gratitude, perseverance, and the goodness of God. Offei had a career that spanned many years as a banker, and she was recognized for her unique vocal style and faith-inspired music. Her passing is expected to be met with tributes from her peers, family, friends, and gospel music aficionados. She leaves behind a legacy of music that continues to inspire audiences not only in Ghana but also worldwide. Her songs remain an integral part of Ghana's rich gospel music heritage.",
  "summary": "Bernice Offei, a Ghanaian gospel musician, has died at the age of 63. The post Gospel musician Bernice Offei dies at 63 appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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}