Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has died at the age of 63.
The veteran musician reportedly passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 12, 2026, according to announcements by close sources.
Her death has shocked fans and the Ghanaian gospel music community, coming just days after she was reported missing in Accra.
Mrs. Offei was reported missing on September 1, 2026, but was later located and returned safely to her family. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been fully disclosed.
An official cause of death has not yet been confirmed by her family or the relevant authorities.
A banker by profession, Bernice Offei was recognised as one of the influential voices in Ghana’s gospel music industry. She recorded six studio albums and earned major recognition at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards, where she won Songwriter of the Year and Best Female Vocal Performance.
She was widely celebrated for her reflective and enduring gospel songs, including Life Is So Short, Hold On and Kaa She Gbeyei.
Her music, which often explored themes of life, faith and perseverance, earned her a lasting place in the hearts of gospel music lovers.
The news of her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and members of Ghana’s music community.
