10 deaths that shocked the Ghanaian entertainment industry

The shocking and terrible deaths of ten people have rocked Ghana’s entertainment sector. Fans and colleagues alike are horrified by the ripple effect these losses have had on the business.

Aside from causing a vacuum in the entertainment industry, these people’s tragic deaths are a sobering reminder of how precarious life can be in the entertainment industry.

The following are the ten fatalities that rocked Ghana’s entertainment industry:

Ebony Reigns

the unfortunate demise of Ebony Reigns, a renowned artist whose career was tragically ended in a terrible vehicle accident. Tragically, the industry was forever changed by this tragedy.

On February 8, 2018, while driving back to Accra from Sunyani, where she had visited her mother, Ebony Reigns was killed instantly in a car accident.

The terrible accident also claimed the lives of her lifelong friend and assistant, Franklina Yaa Nkansah Kuri, and the soldier, Atsu Vondee.

Ebony Reigns’s death brought attention to the precarious nature of the entertainment industry, and many people lamented her passing.

Suzzy Williams

Popular Ghanaian actress Suzzy Williams also lost her life in a horrific vehicle accident. On this day eighteen years ago, on September 8, 2005, at the young age of 23, the gifted Ghanaian actress Suzzy Williams was killed in a vehicle crash on the La-Teshie Nungua Highway in Accra.

The future seemed bright for Suzzy Williams, who had a reputation for outstanding acting abilities. Her sudden passing rocked the entertainment industry and served as a sobering reminder that life is full of surprises.

Fans and other performers still talk about Suzzy Williams as a dynamic and gifted person, even though a lot of time has gone since she was an actress.

Kwame Owusu Ansah

The Ghanaian film industry was graced by the presence of Kwame Owusu Ansah, a multi-talented individual from the country’s radio broadcasting, acting, poetry, public relations, and teaching backgrounds.

Ansah often collaborated with Nigerians and had significant roles in Ghanaian films. Kwame Owusu Ansah became famous in Ghana suddenly due to his magnetic film presence and his natural talent for playing a variety of roles.

His untimely demise in a vehicle crash on May 2, 2008, stunned the country.

“Castro” Theophilus Tagoe;

One of the most famous Hiplife musicians of the era was Theophilus Tagoe, also known as Castro. According to reports, he perished in a jet ski crash near Ada.

It is said that he and Asamoah Gyan, a striker for the Black Stars, were on a weekend retreat when he drowned at Volta Lake. His remains have remained a mystery since the tragedy on July 6, 2014.

Terry Adjetey Bonchaka;

Following a concert, Terry Bonchaka, a hip-hop musician from Ghana, lost his life in an automobile accident. Tragically, Terry passed away in a vehicle accident on October 29, 2003, while returning after a concert at a hall at the University of Ghana.

He never reached the pinnacle of his profession. His sudden passing devastated the Ghanaian music scene, which had come to rely on his charismatic performances and distinctive sound.

Fans of the hiplife genre still remember and honor Terry Bonchaka for his influence, even if his career was brief.

Vybrant Faya

After a tragic accident on the Accra-Tema Motorway on October 23, 2016, Vybrant Faya, a young dancehall musician passed away at the 37 Military Hospital. The entertainment industry was deeply saddened by his passing.

Abbass Nurudeen;

Abass Nurudeen, well known by his stage name Blinkz in Ghana, On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at around 10:30 a.m., in the Kumasi suburb of Akurem, the actor was fatally stabbed. During a visit to his master’s residence, Blinkz, a transport business employee at the Acheamfour Terminal, met his demise.

Super OD;

Super OD, also known as Asonaba Kwaku Darko, was a comedy actor and performer from Ghana who starred in films like as “Diabolo” and the well-liked Akan drama TV series Osofo Dadzie.

Dead at 84 years of age as on February 13, 2018. His passing comes as the country mourns the loss of Ebony. He had a reputation for having hilarious comic timing and an entertaining acting style.

Zephyr Ephraim Psalm Adjeteyfio;

A famous actor, Zephyr Ephraim Psalm Adjeteyfio went by the name TT. The actor passed away early on Friday, April 8, 2022, according to his family.

According to what was disclosed, his son discovered him still in his room. He was sent to the hospital for immediate treatment following the failure of resuscitation efforts. He was famous for his roles in the Taxi Driver TV series and as an ad for Azar Paint.

Christian Atsu;

Christian Atsu Twasam was a professional football player from Ghana who was used as an offensive midfielder or left defender, although his primary position was winger.

Atsu passed away in Antakya, Turkey, in February 2023. It was believed that Atsu was among those buried under the debris of Hatayspor’s headquarters in Antakya after the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake, which occurred on February 6, 2023.

Confirmation of his body’s recovery from the building’s rubble was conveyed to his agency on February 18.