Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Dies: Former First Lady's Final Public Appearances Emerge

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Dies: Former First Lady's Final Public Appearances Emerge

  • Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has passed away at 76, following a battle with illness
  • Footage of the late politician's last public appearances has surfaced on social media
  • The video of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' final public appearance has evoked sadness

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The former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76.

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Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' final public appearances emerge after her demise. Photo source: Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings/Facebook, @Ama_K_Abebrese, @p.yevents.ghana/TikTok
Source: Twitter

Reports indicated that the founder of the National Democratic Party (NDP) died while on admission for treatment at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The cause of her death is still unknown.

The news of her demise was confirmed by a member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and government appointee to YEN.com.gh in an exclusive interview. Her family has yet to release a public statement.

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Multiple local media outlets have also announced the news of her sudden passing. Many Ghanaians have also taken to social media to mourn her demise.

Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' final public appearances

Following the news of her demise, footage of Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' final public appearances has emerged on social media.

In a video recently shared by event MC, MC Manye, on her official TikTok page, the former First Lady was seen as one of the few guests at a wedding.

In the video, Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings beamed with a smile as she watched the MC entertain her and other attendees before the commencement of the ceremony.

She later joined MC Manye as they danced Borborbor, the traditional dance of the Ewe people in the Volta Region of Ghana and the southern part of Togo.

Before the wedding event, the former First Lady was seen at the funeral service for the late Mrs Elizabeth Agyeiwaa Mensah, the mother of Engineer Atta Poku and wife of the late former Kumasi Mayor Nana Akwasi Agyemang Okumkom, in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

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She attended the solemn event with her daughter, Amina Rawlings, and other prominent figures.

The video showed her on her feet, singing a hymn with others while she sat beside former President John Agyekum Kufuor inside the church.

The video of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at the funeral service is below:

The video of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at the wedding ceremony is below:

Zanetor and Kimathi spotted after mother's demise

Following the demise of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, footage of her children Zanetor and Kimathi in public surfaced on social media.

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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' children struggle with grief as they visit the Jubilee House to inform the President of their mother's death. Image credit: @joy997, DailyViewGH, @switchfocus
Source: Instagram

The Rawlings siblings were seen in a video departing the Jubilee House with a few members of their family after officially informing President John Dramani Mahama of their mother's demise.

Both looked devastated over the tragic news, with Zanetor in evident difficulty as she battled with her grief. She walked arm-in-arm with an elderly relative as they relied on each other for support.

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The Instagram videos of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' children at the Presidency are below:

Scenes from Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' residence emerge

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that footage showing scenes from Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings's residence emerged after her demise.

Family and friends of the late former First Lady were seen arriving at the house in their vehicles.

Footage from the late Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings's residence evoked sadness among Ghanaians on social media.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh