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Gospel musician Bernice Offei to be laid to rest on November 14

The late Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Accra. 

The 63-year-old singer, born Bernice Ofeibea Djoleto, died at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on September 12, 2026. 

According to the funeral arrangements, a remembrance night would be held at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:00 p.m. 

On Saturday, November 14, mourners would file past the remains from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by the burial service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the same venue. 

Interment would be private, with the final funeral rites taking place after the burial service. 

A Thanksgiving Service would be held at the Legon Interdenominational Church on Sunday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. 

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Bernice Offei was a respected figure in Ghana’s gospel music industry and was known for songs including ‘Kaa She Gbeyei’, ‘It By Grace’, ‘Nyame Kokroko’ and ‘Adom Ara Kwa.’ 

Her contribution to the growth of gospel music in Ghana was recognised in 2009 when she won the Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. 

She was survived by her husband, Professor Samuel Kwame Offei, a former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana and ASA, and her sons, Kevin Kwesi Offei and Daniel Kweku Offei. 

Source: GNA 

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