Apostle Kwadwo Safo Dead: Emotional Scenes As Mourners Bow and Gather Around Kantanka's Framed Photo
- The residence of the late Apostle Kwadwo Kantanka was filled with some elderly mourners on Friday, September 26, 2025
- In a video, the sympathisers paid their respects to the late Kristo Asafo Mission leader in an unusual manner
- The displays from the mourners at the late Apostle Kwadwo Kantanka's residence have triggered mixed reactions
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Some mourners of the late inventor and religious leader, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, have courted attention following their display at his residence.
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The founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission died on September 14, 2025. His daughter, Sarah Adwoa Safo, announced the news of his demise in an official press statement.
The cause of his demise is still unknown. According to Apostle Kwadwo Safo's family, he was 113 years old when he passed away.
The late religious leader's demise sent the nation into a state of mourning, with many distinguished personalities also sharing condolence messages to his family.
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Osebo the Zaraman, Nana Kwame Bediako, Akrobeto, Bola Ray, Diana Asamoah, Juliet Ibrahim and many others subsequently visited Apostle Kwadwo Safo's residence to commiserate with his grieving family and sign the book of condolences.
Mourners bow and gather around Kantanka's photo
In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh on Friday, September 26, 2025, some elderly individuals were seen arriving at the premises of the late Apostle Kwado Safo Kantanka's plush residence to mourn his demise.
In a video, the mourners paid their respects to the late Kristo Asafo Mission leader in an unusual manner.
As they arrived on the compound, the individuals knelt and bowed before a framed photo of the late Apostle Kwado Safo Kantanka, hanged on a stand.
They later sat on the floor and formed a little gathering to mourn the late inventor as a form of worship for their fallen religious leader.
The scenes from the residence of the late Apostle Kwado Safo Kantanka have garnered mixed reactions from many Ghanaians on social media.
The video of the mourners bowing and gathering around Kantanka's framed photo is below:
Otumfuo warns Kantanka's family during Manhyia visit
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Sarah Adwoa Safo and a group of family members visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace.
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The visit was to officially inform the Asantehene of the death of the Kristo Asafo founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
In a viral TikTok video, the Safo family was seen delivering the news of the patriarch's demise.
Following their submission, the Asantehene, who was on a raised platform and surrounded by his court, acknowledged receipt of the message and delivered a few words to the family.
He was heard saying ‘memp3 basabasa biaa’ in the Ashanti Twi language, indicating that he wanted everything to go smoothly and without any conflict.
The video of Otumfuo speaking to Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's family at the Manhyia Palace is below:
Reactions to Kantanka's mourners bowing and gathering
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Fabima Herbal/Life Coach commented:
"People will never understand this. Even his children will not, but if you know, you know."
Anys De Poetic Fashionista said:
"If you know, you know."
Paa Kwasi Safo wrote:
"Kantanka never dies."
Akrobeto's son visits Kantanka's house to mourn
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Akrobeto's son visited Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's house to mourn his demise.
In a video, the young man and his family members were spotted observing a gathering at the residence of the late Kristo Asafo Mission leader.
Akrobeto's son's appearance at Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's house triggered many reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
