Oyerepa FM: Father Of Late Nana Asante Soaba Dies After Learning Of Son's Demise

Oyerepa FM: Father Of Late Nana Asante Soaba Dies After Learning Of Son's Demise

  • Nana Asante Soaba, a renowned broadcaster with Oyerepa FM, recently passed away, leaving family and loved ones devastated
  • Fresh reports from his family have indicated that his father passed away barely five minutes after learning about his son's demise
  • Netizens who saw the video of the relative breaking the news were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section

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The father of Nana Asante Soaba, a renowned Oyerepa FM broadcaster who recently died, has also passed away.

The devastating news was reported by a relative of the late radio personality, who spoke with Oyerepa FM.

Oyerepa FM, Nana Asante Soaba, Father, Dies, Son's Death, Burial
Nana Asante Soaba's dad dies minutes after learning about son's death. Image source: Oyerepa TV
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In the video, the man claimed that Nana Asante Soaba's dad had passed away shortly after learning about his son's demise.

"We lost both father and son within an hour. His father could not bear the news and also passed away in less than five minutes after he heard the news," the man said.

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When did Nana Asante Soaba die?

Sad news about the passing of renowned broadcaster Nana Asante Soaba broke on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

According to reports, the media man died on January 21, 2025, after battling an unspecified illness for years.

The devastating news broke the hearts of many of his friends, loved ones and his loyal listeners at Oyerepa FM.

Nana Asante and dad buried

Due to Islamic culture, Nana Asante and his father were buried within 72 hours of their passing.

This was confirmed by the same relative who confirmed that the broadcaster's dad had passed on.

Watch the video below:

Netizens sympathise with Nana Asante's family

Netizens who learnt about Nana Asante Soaba's and his dad's passing were heartbroken. Many in the comments section commiserated with the bereaved family.

@JESUS WA MMA MENWUAA MEMAWAMO wrote:

"Why was the father at the hospital that moment?"

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@Adwoa safowaa wrote:

"Wat the brother is saying x different from the host."

@Hair talk one wrote:

"Awwwww so sad."

@Gifty wrote:

"So sad. why."

@️enny wrote:

"Aaaw."

@Serwah Abepa wrote:

"Awwww."

@Esther wrote:

"Hmmmm."

@maame nyarko papabi wrote:

"Oh my hometown hmmm I’m really sad o."

@estheropoku29 wrote:

"Ei."

@porgee wrote:

"Aww Mr Ahmed."

@peaches wrote:

"Ashhh."

@Akosua Asantewaa wrote:

"Hmmmmmmmm."

@charlottepomaa

"Awww Ewurade. Merewe aho papa."

@lydiaansah24 wrote:

"hmmmm. Wiase ny3 d3 oo."

@Love wrote:

"Aw, this is so sad. How can father and son die on the same day? My condolences to the family tho. It shall be well."

@oyokobaserwaa wrote:

"This is very sad. Like I'm crying and I'm not even joking. Son dies, and shortly after that, Dad dies. May Allah grant them Jannah."

Family mourns Nana Asante Soaba

In a related development, YEN.com.gh also previously reported that friends and family of Nana Asante Soaba were still reeling over his death.

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A recent video showed his wife and mother-in-law weeping uncontrollably over his death while other relatives and friends mourned with them.

Netizens who saw the video about Nana Asante Soaba's family mourning his loss were heartbroken and expressed their deepest sympathies.

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh