Ghana has lost many talented people over the years, and some of the most painful losses were celebrities who died when their careers were at their highest point. Here are 9 Ghanaian celebrities who died at the peak of their careers.
Ebony, whose real name was Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, was a young and talented dancehall musician. She became a household name with hits like “Kupe” and “Sponsor.” Sadly, she died in a car accident in 2018 at just 20 years old.
2. Vybrant Faya
He was known for his popular song “Mampi.” Vybrant Faya was gaining massive attention in the music industry when he died after being knocked down by a motorbike in 2016.
3. Christopher Opoku
Christopher was one of Ghana’s respected sports journalists. He worked with many top media houses and was known for his deep knowledge of football. He died of cancer in 2017.
Komla Dumor was a famous journalist and news presenter at the BBC. He made Ghana proud on the world stage. He died from cardiac arrest in 2014 at age 41.
5. KABA (Kwadwo Asare Baffour Acheampong)
KABA was a popular radio and TV presenter at Asempa FM and Multimedia. He died suddenly in 2017 at the age of 37.
6. Terry Bonchaka
Terry was one of the most exciting musicians in the early 2000s. He died in a car crash in 2003 after performing at a show at the University of Ghana.
7. Kwame Owusu Ansah
Kwame was an actor, radio host, and motivational speaker. He was loved by many but sadly died in a car accident in 2008.
8. Suzzy Williams
Suzzy was a rising movie star and one of the brightest young actresses in Ghana. She died in a car accident in 2005 at the age of 23.
