Little Mercy Smith: Details Of The Late Efiewura Star Benyiwa's One-Week Observation Pop Up

• Ghanaian actress Little Mercy Smith, popularly known as Benyiwa from the Efiewura TV series, has died
• Tributes from her colleagues, including Gloria Sarfo and Kwame Dzokoto, continue to pour in on social media
• The first step towards the 43-year-old actress' funeral has been scheduled for Saturday, December 28

Efiewura TV series star actress Mercy Little Smith who became a sensation for her leading role as Benyiwa in the popular TV show passed away on Thursday, December 19.

Her colleague from the Efiewura TV series, Kwame Dzokoto, confirmed that the beloved actor had passed away, leading to an outpouring of tributes from Ghanaians across the board.

The 43-year-old star succumbed to an ailment that she had been battling for a long time. It has since emerged that many friends and well-wishers, including President-elect John Dramani Mahama, channeled funds into her recovery, but she did not survive.

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In a new post sighted by YEN.com.gh, Kwame Dzokoto shared the details of the late Benyiwa's funeral arrangements.

Friends and family will gather on Saturday, December 28, in what will mark the first step in the late actress's farewell.

Benyiwa's tributes continue to pour in

Ahead of Benyiwa's one-week observation, tributes have continued pouring in as industry colleagues, prominent personalities, friends and Ghanaians in general honour the late film star's successes on the big screen.

Kwame Dzokoto, who worked closely with the late actress starring as her husband in the Efiewura TV series said he would miss Little dearly, especially her off-camera nonsense talk.

The actor-turned-politician wrote an emotional tribute recounting John Dramani's efforts toward Little's recovery.

Other colleagues, including Gloria Sarfo, her rival from the Efiewura TV series, also talked about her glowingly.

Ghanaians mourn Benyiwa

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YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans who reacted to Benyiwa's funeral arrangements, which have surfaced online.

BraKwesi Aikins said:

"May her gentle soul rest in peace 😭😭."

Emmanuel K Apprey remarked:

"May Her Soul Rest In Perfect Peace. I remember Her Tarsco Days!"

@iamZarate wrote:

"No be Benyiwaa this ?Judge Koboo’s wife ?Awwwww💔."

C Confion passes away

In similar news, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Likee's renowned protégé Bright Owusu, also known as C Confion passed away.

The actor had been battling an undisclosed health battle. His health condition deteriorated a few days before his untimely death.

The unfortunate news has thrown the Kumawood community into a state of mourning.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh