Naa Soka: Popular Ghanaian Showbiz Personality Reportedly Passes Away, Tributes Pour In
- Popular Ghanaian showbiz personality and artist manager Naa Soka has reportedly passed away
- The news of the entertainment personality's demise emerged on social media on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Naa Soka's sudden demise has evoked sadness among personalities in the entertainment industry
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Naa Soka's demise
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Popular Ghanaian showbiz personality Samuel Afful, popularly known as Naa Soka, has reportedly passed away.
Source: Facebook
The news of the renowned entertainment critic and music promoter's demise was confirmed by his wife to some of his associates who shared it on social media on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
What happened to showbiz personality Naa Soka?
The exact circumstances and date of the late Naa Soka's demise remain unknown, with information being scarce on social media.
However, according to some reports, the entertainment personality passed away from an illness.
Soka's untimely death has evoked sadness among the Ghanaian entertainment industry, with many figures mourning on social media.
US-based Ghanaian gospel musician and Head Pastor of Powerline Ministries, Apostle Eric Deh, was heartbroken as he paid tribute to the late entertainment critic, whom he described as his manager, brother, and friend.
In his Facebook post, he wrote:
"You were not just a manager but also a brother and a friend. Work and happiness have always been our language. It’s so sad you’re not with us anymore, but the Lord knows best. Rest well in the bosom of the Lord, @Naa Soka. Shalom."
Popular Ghanaian disc jockey and radio presenter Felix Kwesi Montford, aka DJ Flexi, also shared footage of his last moments with the late Soka inside the Accra-based media station Radio XYZ's studio with an emotional message to mourn his passing.
He also offered his condolences to the deceased's family as they grieved in this difficult period, writing on social media:
"Aww, Naa Soka. I didn't know it was a goodbye. Rest well my guy. DJ Astypha, take heart. My condolences to the family, XYZ BROADCASTING LTD, and all the DJs and presenters. We get funeral o. Awww, may his soul rest in peace. Such a wonderful production guy is gone. We were in the studio together having fun. Aww, hmm life."
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh speaks on Naa Soka's demise
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Naa Soka's demise and how big a blow it is for the Ghanaian entertainment industry.
He said:
"I worked with him once on a Morgan Heritage project, and he did a good job. It’s sad he’s passed away, and he was a pillar, especially when it came to street promotion. He will be missed."
The Facebook post announcing showbiz personality Naa Soka's demise is below:
Who was late showbiz personality Naa Soka?
Naa Soka was a popular Ghanaian online marketer, music promoter, public relations manager, event manager, promoter, artist manager, and showbiz critic.
He was a graduate of the Accra Technical University (ATU) and veteran Ghanaian broadcaster Tommy Annan Forson's Rabodef Radio Academy in Accra.
Soka regularly appeared on several weekly Ghanaian entertainment talk shows, including TV Africa's Video Ryde, Amansan Television's (ATV) Anopa Bosuo, and many others.
He was also known for promoting several high-profile and upcoming artists from the various Ga communities in Accra.
Source: Facebook
Naa Soka's demise stirs sad reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Samuel Atuobi Baah commented:
"Herh, what happened to him?"
Kukua Adepa said:
"In this life, we’re only surviving to die. Naa Soka, rest on, my friend. You showed genuine love to the people around you. Ah."
Prophet Sunday Skuul Teacher wrote:
"So Naa Soka, are you gone ampa? Aww, this death is taking good-hearted people away every day. Ah Naa, I can't think correctly."
Ghanaian singer Boggy Wenzday passes away
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian singer Boggy Wenzday passed away on March 5, 2026, evoking sad reactions on social media.
The Cape Coast-based afro-pop and highlife singer's death was announced by blogger Bessa GH and other local music personalities.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
