{
  "id": 7324467,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:02:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/afenyo-markin-pays-tribute-to-gospel-songstress-bernice-offei/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliament's Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has mourned the loss of celebrated gospel singer Bernice Offei, who passed away at 63. In his poignant tribute, Afenyo-Markin highlighted Offei's pivotal role in Ghana’s gospel music scene and her ability to inspire listeners through faith, hope, and comfort. The minority lawmaker emphasized that Offei's songs like Life, Hold On, and Kaa She Gbeyei served as powerful messages of spiritual encouragement beyond mere entertainment. His tribute underscored her 2007 album Life, which earned her Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards. Afenyo-Markin also recognized Offei's unique dual career as a professional banker and gospel artist, noting her MPhil in Crop Science and MSc in Information Technology as evidence of her versatility and excellence. He expressed condolences to Offei's family, friends, and fellow gospel musicians, assuring that her influence would endure through the music and messages she left behind. Afenyo-Markin reminded listeners that a good name outlives the body, and Offei's legacy would continue to provide solace during times of grief, particularly at funerals and vigils. On behalf of the Minority Caucus, he extended heartfelt condolences to Offei's loved ones, proclaiming that her voice would echo in heaven's choir.",
  "summary": "Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has paid tribute to renowned gospel musician Bernice Offei following her death at the age of 63. In a heartfelt tribute, Afenyo-Markin described the late songstress as a significant figure in Ghana’s gospel music fraternity whose voice and music touched generations of listeners. He said Bernice Offei was more […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:35:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Singing Along the Angels: Kwesi Yankah pays Tribute to Bernice Offei",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/singing-along-the-angels-kwesi-yankah-pays-tribute-to-bernice-offei",
        "published": "2026-09-14T15:53:25.000Z"
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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."
}