Bernice Offei funeral arrangements announced in Accra

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, who passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 63. The services will be held at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Accra.

The schedule includes a remembrance night on Wednesday, November 11, starting at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, November 14, filing past will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., followed by a burial service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The interment will be private, with final funeral rites held at the church. A thanksgiving service is set for Sunday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m.

Offei was a prominent figure in Ghana’s gospel music industry, known for hits such as ‘Life Is Short’, ‘Hold On’, and ‘Kaa She Gbeyei’. Her 2007 album, ‘Life’, earned her Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards. Her former manager, Kwasi Ernest, noted that she had been battling dementia for approximately five years prior to her death.