Akonoba: Ghanaian TikToker Overcome With Tears At Funeral Of Late 17-Year-Old Brother

• Ghanaian TikToker Akonoba previously confirmed that his brother, Nana Yaw Sampene Junior, had passed
• The teenager's funeral happened on August 10 in the social media star's hometown of Bekwai, the Ashanti Region
• Videos from Akonoba's colleagues on social media showed that he could not be consoled during the funeral

Ghanaian social media star Akonoba was inconsolable at the funeral of his 17-year-old brother, Nana Yaw Sampene, on August 10.

In July, the TikTok sensation suggested that he might pause his career after the death of his sibling, who was an Opoku Ware student.

Videos from the funeral, shared on social media, have shown how inconsolable Akonoba was during his brother's ceremony.

Many arrived to show their support at the funeral on August 10 in Bekwai, the Ashanti Region, including gospel singer Jackson Quaye, who tried to console Akonoba.

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However, the actor could not hold back his tears and was clearly in emotional distress at losing his sibling, affectionately called Pascal.

Akonoba also posted an emotional video showing the transporting of his brother's body from the morgue to the funeral site.

Akonoba is well-known for his unapologetic feminine outfits and his stellar acting skills, often playing the role of everyday Ghanaian mothers.

However, some fans questioned him over posting a video of his brother's remains being transported, commenting that they felt it unnecessary.

Fans react to Akonoba's emotional turmoil

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Akonoba utter sorrow at Pascal's funeral.

stylishkidsthrift said:

"So handsome. Oh nooo. Lord have mercy. Thought it was a skit ohh"

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akua_agude3_ wrote:

"My deepest condolences dear 😢I lost my beloved brother Brother 5 months ago and I still feel the pains hmmm😭😭😭💔💔"

nana_sikabaa remarked:

"Hmmm my condolences dear l know the pain I lost 4 families in a year 😢. I haven’t been to myself since"

poweredveracity_1 noted:

"Emu3333ya o🥹! What at all cut short a lively young boy's life like this?! 🥹🥹🥹😔🙇"

Akonoba considers career break after tragedy

YEN.com.gh also reported that Akonoba told fans he was considering a break from his social media career amid his personal tragedy.

Last year, the TikToker and skit actor shared a trending video of his visit to his younger brother at Opoku Ware Senior High School.

Akonoba then shared a set of emotional videos, confirming that his brother had passed away at only 17 years, leaving him grieving.

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Source: YEN.com.gh