# Death of Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disappearance-and-death-of-bernice-offei > Updated: 2026-09-14T16:00:09.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. On September 1, 2026, veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei was reported missing in the Agbogba area of Accra. Her disappearance prompted widespread concern and a public appeal for information from her family and colleagues. Following the disappearance, it was confirmed that the 63-year-old singer had died. Her passing was officially announced on September 12, 2026, by fellow musician Nii Noi and producer Kwesi Ernest, who described her as a ‘gospel music legend’. Offei was a highly decorated artist in Ghana’s Christian music scene, having received awards such as Best Female Vocal Performer and Songwriter of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards. Her musical legacy includes six albums, such as ‘We Are Victors’, ‘Me Kosu’, and ‘Grateful’, along with hit songs including ‘Life Is Short’, ‘Hold On’, and ‘Kaa She Gbeyei’. In addition to her musical career, Offei was academically accomplished, holding an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Information Technology from the United Kingdom. She also worked as a professional banker with Standard Chartered Bank. Following her death, her former manager, Kwasi Ernest, revealed that Offei had been privately battling dementia for approximately four to five years. He noted that the progressive illness contributed to the incident where she became disoriented and unable to find her home. In tributes, Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin praised her as a significant figure in the gospel music community. ## Claims - Bernice Offei lived with dementia for approximately four to five years prior to her death. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dementia caused Offei to become disoriented and unable to find her home during a period when she went missing. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bernice Offei died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 63. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Offei won Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards for her 2007 album, Life. (single source) - Offei maintained a professional career as a banker alongside her music career. (single source) - Offei held an MPhil in Crop Science and an MSc in Information Technology. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Bernice Offei, veteran Ghanaian gospel singer, dies at 63 Ghanaian gospel singer Bernice Offei has died at 63 after a private five-year battle with dementia, according to her former manager. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bernice-offei-veteran-ghanaian-gospel-singer-dies-at-63 ### 2026-09-12: Bernice Offei, veteran Ghanaian gospel singer, dies at 63 Renowned Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter Bernice Offei has died at age 63, leaving a legacy of faith-based hits like “Life Is Short” and “Hold On.” 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bernice-offei-ghanaian-gospel-music-legend-dies-at-63 ### 2026-09-02: Bernice Offei reported missing in Accra Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, 63, has been reported missing in Accra. She was last seen on September 1, 2026, in the Agbogba area. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bernice-offei-reported-missing-in-accra --- Cite as: Death of Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disappearance-and-death-of-bernice-offei