Mourners Gather at Kessben's Kumasi Residence to Pay Tribute After His Death

• Sorrowful scenes have emerged from Kessben's Kumasi residence on August 21, 2026, as mourners arrived to console his family
• Friends, associates and sympathisers gathered in quiet reflection, united by the loss of one of Ghana's prominent businessmen
• Tributes have continued to pour in across social media, with old photos and videos of the late mogul resurfacing online

Grief has settled over the Kumasi residence of late Ghanaian businessman and media mogul Stephen Kwabena Boateng, also known as Kessben, where friends, family members and sympathisers began gathering on Friday, August 21, 2026, to mourn his passing and stand with those closest to him.

The scenes that emerged from Kessben's residence were deeply emotional.

Visitors arrived steadily throughout the day, some pausing to console one another, others huddled in small groups sharing memories of the man they had come to honour.

The collective weight of the loss was visible in every corner of the compound.

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Mourners gather at Kessben's Kumasi home

For many who made the journey to the residence, the visit was about more than paying respects. It was a chance to be present with a grieving family during one of the most difficult periods they will face.

The quiet solidarity on display spoke to how deeply Kessben was regarded by those who knew him personally, as well as those who simply admired what he had built over the years.

His name became closely associated with several business ventures across Ghana, and his footprint in the media landscape earned him widespread recognition among Ghanaians far beyond Kumasi.

The gathering at his home reflected the breadth of that impact, drawing people from different walks of life who felt compelled to show up.

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Beyond the residence, the outpouring of grief has spilt onto social media, where old photographs, videos and personal recollections of Kessben have been widely shared.

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Many have used the moment to reflect on his contributions to Ghana's business and media sectors, with tributes painting the picture of a figure whose work touched multiple areas of Ghanaian public life.

As his family continues to come to terms with his death, visits to the residence are expected to persist in the days ahead, with preparations underway to formally honour the late mogul.

The legacy he leaves behind, shaped by years of engagement in business and media, remains central to every tribute being shared in his memory.

The X video of the emotional scene is below.

Kessben's last donation to Nsawam Prison

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on the Kessben Outreach Foundation's recent donation to Kumasi Central Prisons, which occurred just hours before reports of CEO Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Kesse's death began to circulate.

This philanthropic gesture, emblematic of Kesse's commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, has become a focal point for the public amid the uncertainty surrounding his reported passing.

Source: YEN.com.gh