Kofi B funeral: Sad photos and videos of few musicians and stars at Highlife singer's burial

Kofi B funeral: Sad photos and videos of few musicians and stars at Highlife singer's burial

Ghanaian Highlife artiste Kofi B, known in private life as Eric Boakye Yiadom, has been laid to rest today, Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Trending topics on the go: How we write news at YEN.com.gh

Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Ghana

Kofi B was buried in his hometown of Agogo in the Ashanti region after a burial service as held at the Agogo Presbyterian Park.

The burial and funeral rites for Kofi B which come exactly nine months after he passed away saw many emotional moments.

YEN.com.gh earlier reported on the first scenes from the funeral which's videos popped up on social media.

Kofi B funeral: Photos and videos of musicians and other stars at Highlife singer's burial
Photo source: Facebook/Nhyira FM
Source: Facebook

Following our report, new videos and photos have surfaced online which show more sadness and gloom at the funeral of Kofi B.

Here are some musicians and other stars who were captured in photos and videos and sighted by YEN.com.gh.

Read also

Name, age, school and 5 old photos of Clemento Suarez's wife pop up after their wedding

1. Gospel singer SP Kofi Sarpong performing at the burial service:

2. Former MUSIGHA president, Obour, was at the final funeral rite:

3. Rapper Obrafour was also presnet at the burial ceremony:

4. Kumawood actor Dada Santo takes a selfie with some fans:

5. Kofi Nti poses with a lady at his friend's funeral:

6. Gospel singer Ernest Opoku Jnr performs at the funeral:

It will be recalled Kofi B suffered a heart attack prior to performing at a concert around the Cape Coast area on February 2, 2020.

He was pronounced dead on arrival after being rushed to the Central Regional Hospital.

Born on February 10, 1975, to the late Kwabena Krah of Agogo Etia Aduana family and Madam Grace Afia Akyaa Of Agogo, Kofi B was only eight days away from his 45th birthday when he passed away.

He had been battling health issues over the past year and it is still not known what triggered the heart attack that led to his unfortunate demise.

Read also

Sad scenes as first videos from the burial of JJ Rawlings' mother drop

Kofi B's funeral should have been held earlier but had to be rescheduled because of restrictions on public gatherings follwoing the COVID-19 outbreak.

Have national and human interest issues to discuss? Know someone who is extremely talented and needs recognition?

Your stories and photos are always welcome. Get interactive via our Facebook page

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah avatar

Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh