Okyeame Badweneba: Veteran Radio Gold Presenter Reportedly Passes Away
- Popular Ghanaian media personality Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba has reportedly passed away
- News of the Radio Gold mid-morning show host's demise was announced on social media on Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Many Ghanaians, including Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba's colleagues, have mourned his sudden demise
Veteran Ghanaian media personality Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba has reportedly passed away.
Source: Facebook
The news of the Radio Gold mid-morning show host was announced by his colleague and former actor, Henry Kodjo Agbai, on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
The cause of Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba's demise is unknown, but reports indicate that he had been battling some health issues that had seen him on and off the air in recent months.
According to Henry Kodjo Agbai, his colleague was set to celebrate his birthday on Monday, September 29, 2025, before he met his untimely demise.
In a post on his official Facebook page, he shared that he had a conversation with Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba on Friday, September 26, 2025, before receiving the news of his demise over the weekend.
He also eulogised the late radio presenter with an emotional tribute, praising his professionalism in the media space.
"Tomorrow would have been his birthday…but he’s gone…🥲. We chatted on Friday briefly….that was to be the last time…rest well, Soldier…You were a true professional and a consummate presenter… So teach us to number our days…so we may gain a heart of wisdom…🥲."
The news of Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba's sudden demise has sent many Ghanaians, especially avid listeners of Radio Gold, into a state of mourning.
Below is the social media post announcing Okyeame Badweneba's demise:
George Clifford Owusu passes away
The news of Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba's demise comes days after entertainment journalist George Clifford Owusu passed away.
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Rumours of the veteran media personality's reported demise emerged on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with some of his colleagues, including Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, later confirming the unfortunate news on social media.
The cause of his sudden demise is unknown, with some reports claiming that he had been battling an illness.
George Clifford Owusu was a veteran journalist who served as the entertainment editor at Daily Guide.
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, he was honoured with the Best Entertainment Journalist/Blogger Award at the Musicians’ Organisation Global (MUSIGLO) event held at the Prestige Suite Hotel in Osu, Accra.
Ghanaians mourn Okyeame Ayensu Badweneba's demise
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Nicholas Normeshie commented:
"May his soul rest in Peace and take heart, Snr."
Richie Paps Genigo Wilson said:
"Rest in peace. You will be deeply missed, teacher🙏."
Nii Ayi Komey wrote:
"Shocking loss. May you find strength in the wisdom you've shared and the memories you've created. Rest well😮🥲."
Brainy Pythagoras commented:
"He was off-air for a while because he was indisposed (that's what we were told). He came back for a day or two and then went off the air again. I was waiting to listen to him again tomorrow. 😭😭😭😭😭."
Okyeame Amoako Darkwa reported dead
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Okyeame Amoako Darkwa died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after a battle with illness.
The Adom TV presenter's demise was confirmed by his former colleague Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, who mourned on social media.
Many Ghanaians thronged social media to mourn Okyeame Amoako Darkwa's untimely demise.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
