Montana: Ghanaian TikToker Dies in Ghastly Car Accident Days After Buying New Vehicle

Montana: Ghanaian TikToker Dies in Ghastly Car Accident Days After Buying New Vehicle

  • Ghanaian TikToker Montana has tragically lost his life in a devastating car accident
  • The accident occurred just days after he achieved his dream of acquiring a new vehicle
  • Social media users have commented on Montana's last videos amid reports of his demise

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Popular Ghanaian TikToker Montana Akwasi tragically passed away in a car accident on January 18, 2026, in the Greater Accra Region.

The young, energetic, and fun-loving young man was known to flaunt his lavish lifestyle online.

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Ghanaian TikToker Montana dies in a car crash days after ticking off an item on his bucket list by buying a new vehicle. Photo credit: @energticnews.
Source: Instagram

Ghanaian TikToker Montana passes away

Ghanaians are mourning after the untimely passing of the vibrant TikToker, Montana.

According to reports, the young man was involved in a ghastly car accident due to alleged overspeeding and careless driving on the highway.

The internet personality was said to have died on the spot after the car was involved in a serious accident, with the vehicle severely damaged.

Passersby and other drivers attempted to assist, but he was beyond their help.

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The other cars involved were not damaged beyond repair, as seen in the trending video.

The TikTok video is below:

Reactions to reports of TikToker Montana's death

Some social media users have commented on the news of TikToker Montana's passing after the videos emerged online. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Kwame Morris commented:

“My blood lets wait for God time pls boys its tooo much dont rush money hmmmmm.”

MichyBae commented:

“May we never be a victim when the road cries for blood in Jesus name. I can’t bear it. This is too much pain.”

Adwoa Doris stated:

"Rest well kwasi 😢😢. Why did you have to leave so soon like that. We were supposed to attend a wedding together this weekend."

Aristole the scholar commented:

"The Youth are dying too early these days. What is happening. Why are we in a rush for money 🥹🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭😭😭😭."

Kwame Adzesi reacted:

"oh bro 💔💔💔. Why did you leave us."

Official celebrity queen commented:

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"Eeei so everyday some of the boys got accident why isn’t a full of over enjoyment or careless driving 😳please let be careful how we drive 👏because is getting out of control."

Christiana Donkor commented

"Hmm😭😭, we were supposed to attend an event together. Why did you leave so soon. Hmmmm."

Afia Mensah commented:

"Awwwww young guy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭."

Godslove Owusu reacted:

"Sorry for your last 😭."

The TikTok video is below:

Presbyterian steward's body goes missing before funeral

In similar coverage, the body of George Kwame Antwi, a Presbyterian steward, vanished just hours before his funeral.

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the family received the heartbreaking news that the Assin Brofoyedru Mortuary had made a serious administrative mistake.

The mortuary personnel clarified in a post seen by YEN.com.gh that George's body was buried three months prior by another family who had incorrectly identified him as their own deceased dad, who was 75 years old.

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Popular Ghanaian TikToker Montana reportedly passes away, with netizens mourning. Photo credit: @gettyimages.
Source: Instagram

Reports indicated that the family had meticulously arranged all funeral logistics, having made preparations.

This included coordinating catering services, paying for the undertakers, setting up sound systems, tents, and mattresses, and securing accommodations for guests travelling from distant locations.

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The Facebook post about George Kwame Antwi's funeral poster is below:

PIWC member dies after jogging

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Dr Benedict Ampea-Badu, a software developer, physician, and evangelist from Ghana, who died following a running accident at Spintex in Accra.

The late physician, who reportedly passed away on January 6, 2026, was employed at the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital and previously worked at LEKMA Hospital.

Dr Ampea-Badu, who was also a graduate of Prempeh College and KNUST, was well-known for his passion for coding and his position as a church elder at the PIWC, Sakumono.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh