Mama Esther: Resting Place of Gospel Musician's Late Mother Surfaces Online

• Mama Esther bid farewell to her late mother Deaconess Hannah Poku at her burial in Kumasi on Saturday, December 13, 2025
• Days after her burial service, the late gospel singer's mother's resting place emerged in a video on social media
• Many Ghanaians took to social media to commend Mama Esther for honouring her late mother with a befitting burial site

The final resting place for Deaconess Hannah Poku, the late mother of the veteran gospel musician Mama Esther, has surfaced on social media, days after her burial in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the funeral service for the late Deaconess Hannah was held in Kumasi. Friends and loved ones were present at her funeral to bid farewell to her and commiserate with her daughter and the rest of her grieving family.

She passed away peacefully at the age of 109 at her residence. The announcement of the late Mama Esther's mother was made by the gospel singer in a Facebook post on September 15, 2025.

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She paid tribute to her mother in an emotional post to celebrate her life and legacy. She shared photos of her late mom dressed in a classy lace outfit with this caption:

"It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of my beloved mother, Deaconess Hannah Opoku (Maame Hannah), at the remarkable age of 109."

"She lived a full and blessed life, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength. Kindly keep us in your prayers during this difficult time."

The Facebook post of Mama Esther announcing her mother's death is below:

Mama Esther's mother's resting place surfaces

In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh on Monday, December 15, 2025, members of the late Deaconess Hannah's family were seen visiting her resting place at the cemetery.

The footage showed Mama Esther's mother's well-decorated burial site with stainless steel and gold-colored railings. A visible photo of the deceased was also seen on her tomb.

Deaconess Hannah was buried inside a small, gated building with her name showcased at its entrance.

The TikTok video of Mama Esther's mother's resting place is below:

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Mama Esther's mother's resting place stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Gifty Gyamfi said:

"In fact, Mama Esther, you've done very, very well. I hope you organised this funeral with a well-comported, honest, and respected Abusuapanin. God bless you."

Frederick wrote:

"Mmoma y3n hwe asomasi de3 nonso eerrr 😒? May their souls rest in peace."

Estate @ laurty commented:

"The life you live always lives after you."

Chris Antwi said:

"But lowkey, we didn't see Lumba's tomb, ooo, anaa, they took it back to the mortuary."

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Source: YEN.com.gh