Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has been laid to rest following a funeral service at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Accra on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers gathered at the church to pay their last respects to the musician, whose career spanned more than three decades.
Bernice Offei, who died on September 12, 2026, aged 63, was known for gospel songs including Hold On, Life Is Short, Kaa She Gbeyei, It’s By Grace, Nyame Kokroko and N’adom Ara Kwa.
Her music, which carried messages of faith, hope and perseverance, earned her a place among Ghana’s recognised gospel musicians.
She released six albums and recorded more than 40 songs during her career.
In 2009, 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.
Born Bernice Ofeibea Djoleto, she was also a professional banker and academic. She attended Achimota School and obtained an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana. She also held a master’s degree in Information Technology from University College London.
Her funeral activities began with a remembrance night at the Legon Interdenominational Church on Wednesday, November 11.
Saturday’s programme included filing past from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, followed by the burial service from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The interment was private, while the final funeral rites took place at the church.
A thanksgiving service is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 10:30 am at the same venue.
