Choirmaster Breaks Marriage Vows to Late Wife Beverly Afaglo at Her Funeral in an Emotional Video

Choirmaster Breaks Marriage Vows to Late Wife Beverly Afaglo at Her Funeral in an Emotional Video

  • A choirmaster performed a little-known traditional ritual to dissolve his marriage vows to his late wife Beverly Afaglo during her funeral on August 8, 2026
  • The ceremony, which involved breaking vows over the couple's home, drew emotional reactions from mourners including Beverly's mother, who was seen in tears
  • Dadie TV shared footage of the outdoor funeral on Facebook, exposing Ghanaians to the rare traditional practice

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Ghanaians have been introduced to a deeply emotional and little-known traditional practice after footage emerged of a choirmaster performing a ritual to break his marriage vows to his late wife, Beverly Afaglo, during her funeral ceremony.

Dadie TV shared the video on Facebook on August 8, 2026, capturing a solemn outdoor ceremony attended by mourners dressed in grey and black.

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Choirmaster Breaks Marriage Vows to Late Wife Beverly Afaglo at Her Funeral in an Emotional Video
Source: Instagram

Choirmaster breaks marriage vows to Beverly Afaglo

A decorative crystal chandelier framed the gathering as the choirmaster was seen going through what appeared to be a formal dissolution of his matrimonial bond, with words spoken referencing the couple's shared home as the basis for the vow-breaking rite.

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Beverly Afaglo's funeral draws emotional scenes

The footage drew significant attention online, not only because of the grief surrounding Beverly Afaglo's passing but also due to the unfamiliar nature of the ritual itself. For many viewers, it was the first time they had encountered the tradition, in which a surviving spouse formally separates from the deceased partner through a spoken ceremony, acknowledging that the union, though built on love and shared life, must now be released.

Adding to the weight of the moment, Beverly Afaglo's mother was visibly overcome with grief throughout the proceedings, her tears drawing particular sympathy from those watching the footage.

The Instagram videos are below:

Reactions to Beverly Afaglo's funeral

Social media users were moved by what they witnessed, with many reaching out to offer comfort to the grieving family.

@nkonkonsa wrote:

"Heartbreaking seeing the late Beverly Afaglo's mother in tears at her dear daughter's funeral."

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@spendy_blinks said:

"Awwwwww God please help her, give her strength"

@sophys_fugu commented:

"God Comfort and strengthen the Family"

@col.sonia posted:

"She is devasted😢".

The Instagram video is below:

Beverly Afaglo's husband weeps at funeral

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Choirmaster Eugene Baah attended the funeral of his late wife, actress Beverly Ama Afaglo Baah, at the State House in Accra.

Dadzie TV documented the funeral, which included a red carpet, a golden coffin, and a magnificent arch with Ghanaian Adinkra motifs.

The couple's two daughters accompanied Choirmaster as they said the cherished actress farewell.

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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