Vivian Jill's Sister Mayan Stitches Dies: Sad Video Drops as Actress Breaks Down at Kumasi Airport

• Vivian Jill was filmed crying uncontrollably at Kumasi Airport on July 23, 2026, after the death of her elder sister, Mabel Intuah
• Mabel, a fashion designer and owner of Mayan Stitches, passed away weeks after celebrating her 50th birthday in grand style
• A video has emerged showing the actress dressed in black, being consoled as she waited to board a flight to Accra

Ghanaian actress Vivian Jill was captured in an emotional breakdown at the Kumasi Airport on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after losing her elder sister, Mabel Intuah, to death.

Footage filmed by blogger Nahbaff Media showed the actress seated at a small wooden table on an outdoor patio, dressed entirely in black, sobbing uncontrollably while another individual beside her offered comfort.

The setting, framed by bamboo screening and decorative wall masks, gave the video an emotional, raw quality that clearly resonated with viewers online.

Vivian Jill was on the way to the airport to board a flight back to Accra at the time the footage was taken.

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Vivian Jill's sister Mabel Intuah's death

Vivian Jill's late sister was a fashion designer and the founder of Mayan Stitches. Her passing came just weeks after she would have celebrated her 50th birthday, making the loss all the more devastating for the family.

The news of her death broke on July 23, 2026, surprising many in Ghana's entertainment and creative communities.

For Vivian Jill, one of Ghana's most recognisable faces on screen, the grief was clearly too heavy to contain in private.

The sight of her visibly overwhelmed and seeking comfort from those around her struck a chord with many who watched the clip circulate on social media.

Watch the Instagram video of Vivian Jill breaking down at Kumasi Airport:

Another Instagram video showed Vivian Jill at the airport with two men flanking her.

Reactions to Vivian Jill's sister's death

YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions to the news of Mayan Stitches' passing and Vivian Jill's video below.

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mrmanikinggh said:

"Our thoughts are with you, Abrewa ❤️."

rockson.ruth said:

"Our deepest condolences and prayers to you plus the family 😢..It is well😢😢."

samini_waa said:

"Awwwww how someone who celebrated 🎉 her birthday a few days ago 😢eeeeeiiiiiiiii God."

iammichaeladdo said:

"Ah, she recently celebrated her 50th birthday in grand style and was even at Maame Gold’s father’s 1st anniversary 😮😮😮😮."

tatianna_yaa said:

"This is so heartbreaking 💔, praying for strength for the family🙏🏽."

26-year-old influencer dies after 27th floor fall

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that another influencer, Kauana Bilhar, had died after falling from the balcony of her 27th-floor Dubai apartment, where she had lived for two years.

Dubai authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death as her mother, Darla Bilhar, travelled to the UAE to support the process and arrange repatriation.

Darla later shared an emotional video defending her daughter's memory against swirling online rumours, urging people to treat the case with the needed dignity and compassion.

Source: YEN.com.gh