A video of the funeral of Rev. Anthony Kwadwo Boakye has gone viral, sparking a debate about the cost of death.
Boakye, the founder and leader of the Resurrection Power NewGeneration Church, died in February after battling a stroke. His funeral was held last weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium, and it was reportedly a lavish affair.
The video of the funeral shows a beautifully decorated venue, with flowers and candles everywhere. Boakye’s body was laid in state in a gold-plated casket, and he was dressed in a white suit. There were also performances by gospel musicians and dancers.
The funeral was attended by thousands of people, including President Nana Akufo-Addo. Some social media users have praised the family for putting on such a beautiful funeral, while others have criticized the cost.
One Twitter user wrote, “This is how a man of God should be buried. Rev. Boakye deserves this and more.” Another user wrote, “This is just too much. People are dying of hunger and poverty, and here we are spending so much money on a funeral.”
The debate about the cost of death is not new. In recent years, there has been a trend of increasingly lavish funerals in Ghana. Some people believe that these funerals are a waste of money, while others believe that they are a way to honor the dead.
In the case of Rev. Boakye’s funeral, it is clear that the family wanted to put on a beautiful and memorable event. Whether or not you agree with the cost, there is no denying that it was a lavish affair.
