{
  "id": 8087923,
  "title": "Large crowd of mourners attend one-week observation of Kessben; final funeral rites set for November 26–28",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/large-crowd-of-mourners-attend-one-week-observation-of-kessben-final",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T19:49:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/large-crowd-of-mourners-attend-one-week-observation-of-kessben-final-funeral-rites-set-for-november-26-28/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A vast assembly of mourners, including relatives, associates, and well-wishers, convened at the Kumasi Officers’ Mess for a week-long remembrance of the late Lawyer Stephen Boateng, widely known as Kwabena Kessben. The gathering, held at the Officers’ Mess Park in Kumasi, united individuals from various walks of life to pay their respects to the former business leader and media mogul. Prominent attendees included former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, and Otumfuo Kyeame Baffour Kantenkyerekyi. The ceremony featured cultural performances and traditional rituals, as mourners reflected on the life and impact of the late entrepreneur.\n\nThe final funeral rites for Lawyer Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kessben, are scheduled to take place from November 26 to 28, 2026, in Kumasi. Family, friends, colleagues, and sympathizers are anticipated to attend the event to bid farewell to the revered business magnate. Lawyer Stephen Boateng passed away on August 20, 2026, following a brief period of illness.",
  "summary": "Thousands of mourners, sympathisers, family members, business associates and well-wishers gathered in the Kumasi Officers' mess for the one-week observation of the late Lawyer Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kessben, Chief Executive Officer of the Kessben Group of Companies.",
  "key_points": [
    "One-week observation for Lawyer Stephen Boateng, known as Kessben",
    "Final funeral rites set for November 26–28, 2026",
    "Prominent attendees include Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Otumfuo Kante"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}