Jayne Buckman-Owoo: Veteran Ghanaian Actress and Journalist Dies Aged 49, Ghanaians Mourn Online

Jayne Buckman-Owoo: Veteran Ghanaian Actress and Journalist Dies Aged 49, Ghanaians Mourn Online

  • Ghanaian actress, editor, and entertainment journalist Jayne Buckman-Owoo has passed away at the age of 49 after a short illness
  • With a career spanning over two decades, she worked as a staff writer for the Graphic Communications Group, covering significant events in Ghana and abroad
  • Her contributions were recognized at the Golden Age Creative Arts Awards in 2021, and she also made appearances as an actress in movies and as a presenter on TV Africa

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Jayne Buckman-Owoo, a distinguished Ghanaian actress, editor, and entertainment journalist, has passed away due to a brief illness.

She died on the morning of Friday, August 18, 2023. Jayne's impressive career spanned over two decades, during which she covered significant events in Ghana and abroad as a staff writer for the Graphic Communications group.

Her contributions were recognized at the Golden Age Creative Arts Awards (GACAA) held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra in 2021.

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In addition to her journalistic endeavors, Jayne also made her mark as an actress, starring in several movies. She further extended her talents to presenting, hosting "Viewers' Choice" on TV Africa.

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Sad reactions fill up social media following news of Jayne Buckman-Owoo's demise

The news of her passing has reverberated through online platforms, evoking a wave of sadness and condolences from many.

sammykaymedia for instance said:

She called me 3 days ago .. o and she said she was just checking on me ..ei this world

ameyaw112 indicated:

Just some few weeks ago, you called to invite me to the Graphic Showbiz creative summit, which I couldn't attend because of my schedule. Little did I know it was the last "bye" I would say to you.

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Meanwhile, on August 16, 2023, John Dumelo, a Ghanaian actor and farmer, shared the news of his beloved mother, Antionette Dumelo's demise, expressing his sorrow in a somber social media update.

He revealed that he had lost his foremost advocate on August 15, 2023.

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In another story, Ghanaian physician Kookies MD, also known as Dr. Wilberforce, shared a distressing medical account on Twitter.

He recounted how a pregnant client declined an elective C-section due to her heart condition, only to return weeks later in labor, but tragically, the baby was stillborn.

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