{
  "id": 7305837,
  "title": "Afenyo-Markin mourns Bernice Offei, describes her songs as ‘sermons set to music’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/afenyo-markin-mourns-bernice-offei-describes-her-songs-as-sermons-set",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:35:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/afenyo-markin-mourns-bernice-offei-describes-her-songs-as-sermons-set-to-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has mourned the passing of renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, praising her songs as \"sermons set to music\". In an emotional tribute on his official Facebook page, Mr Afenyo-Markin described the late singer, who died at 63, as a powerful source of faith, comfort, and inspiration. He stated that Offei's voice had carried the faith of a generation.\n\nMr Afenyo-Markin highlighted the impact of Offei's music, calling her songs such as Life, Hold On, and Kaa She Gbeyei, \"testimonies expressed through melody\". He noted that these tracks provided more than entertainment, offering solace during tough times and strengthening listeners' faith. The Minority Leader also celebrated Offei's achievements, recalling that her 2007 album Life earned her Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards.\n\nBeyond her music career, Afenyo-Marking highlighted Offei's accomplishments as a professional banker with Standard Chartered Bank. He described her as a remarkable individual, lauding the breadth of her talents and achievements. Mr Afenyo-Marking sent his condolences to Offei's family, especially her husband, following her death. Her passing has prompted a wave of tributes from others in Ghana's gospel music community, who have been celebrating her enduring contribution to the country's music scene.",
  "summary": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has paid tribute to veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei, describing her music as a powerful source of faith, comfort and inspiration. In a tribute posted on his official Facebook page, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the late musician, who died at the age of 63, had left behind a lasting legacy in Ghana’s […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin mourns gospel musician Bernice Offei's death at 63.",
    "Describes Offei's songs as 'sermons set to music' and sources of faith, comfort, and inspiration.",
    "Highlights Offei's achievements as a talented musician and professional banker."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Afenyo-Markin pays tribute to gospel songstress Bernice Offei",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/afenyo-markin-pays-tribute-to-gospel-songstress-bernice-offei",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:02:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}