Mama Gee One Week: Di Asa Ladies Perform Crazy Dance Moves to Mourn Late Colleague

Mama Gee One Week: Di Asa Ladies Perform Crazy Dance Moves to Mourn Late Colleague

  • The one-week observance of the late former Di Asa contestant Mama Gee was held on June 14 in Accra
  • Scores of plus-size women from previous seasons of the show attended the event to mourn their colleague
  • Scenes from the one-week observance of Mama Gee garnered significant traction from social media users

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Preparations to bury Mama Gee, a former contestant of the Di Asa reality show, have begun after she passed away on April 28, 2025.

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Di Asa contestants storm Mama Gee's one week observance in Accra on June 14, 2025. Photo source: MamaGeeDome, PandyDiAsa
Source: TikTok

Her colleagues from previous seasons of the Di Asa show gathered to mourn the late viral sensation at her one-week observance on June 15, 2025.

Mama Gee was a beloved Ghanaian entertainer who gained national recognition as the first runner-up in the inaugural season of the popular reality TV show on Atinka TV, celebrating plus-size women through dance and cultural expression.

She was one of the popular contestants who put up their best in the Di Asa contest. Due to her efforts in the competition, she became visible, and her fame skyrocketed.

Mama Gee, who became a mother figure to many of the younger contestants, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

During her one-week observance in Accra, the contestants showcased their crazy dance skills and expressed their sympathy towards her family members.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the contestants were seen donating several items to the family, including packs of bottled water and drinks.

The former contestants also donated an amount of GH₵5,000 to Mama Gee's loved ones to help with the funeral costs.

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The late Di Asa veteran Mama Gee is a staunch supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Photo source: MamaGeeDome
Source: Facebook

One of the deceased's friends, Pandy Di Asa, confirmed that Mama Gee's funeral would come off in the first weekend of August.

Netizens react to Mama Gee's one-week

Netizens who saw the scenes from Mama Gee's passing were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section.

#mybundlesofjoy# said:

"Eeeii 5,000gh for one week? Awww they have done very well... then the funeral de3 they ll donate huge ooo."

stonegee65 commented:

"They have done very well 5000 just for one week and items 🙏🙏😢."

Hami Dat remarked:

"NPP will miss you dearly 😫😫 I remember the rally at Red top 😫."

Sulemana Karaga shared:

"😂 I just can’t stop laughing ooo so where’s mama Gee body cos I’m just wondering why’re not sad 😂😂😂 but rather enjoying 😂 Pls I’m just curious I don’t mean anything bad pls 🙏."

YHAW NOT NICE noted:

"I love you guys 🥰🥰🥰may her soul rest in perfect peace 🙏🙏🙏."

Matan❤️Hakim1🦋💕wrote:

"Awwww Mama Gee will miss ur dancing moves 💔Allah knows best R.I.P😭😭😭😭"

user9178327442974musamumuni added:

"Mama Gee was the most popular among the di asa dancer's 😭😭😭rest in peace Mama."

Former Di Asa contestant mourns Mama Gee

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Pandy, a friend and former contestant of Di Asa, had reacted to Mama Gee's death.

She was inconsolable and wept openly upon hearing about the demise of a woman she hailed as a mother figure.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation