Mama Gee of Di Asa Fame Reportedly Passes Away, Ghanaians Mourn: “Life Is Short”

• A former popular Di Asa contestant, Mama Gee, has reportedly passed away, breaking the hearts of many on social media
• Pandy, a former contestant of the plus-size reality show, confirmed the heartbreaking news on TikTok
• Netizens who saw the post were saddened and expressed their condolences in the comments section
• In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a clinical psychologist shared insights on how to deal with the passing of a loved one

Famed former contestant of Di Asa, Mama Gee, has reportedly passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. The sad news was shared on TikTok by a former contestant of the reality show, Pandy.

In her TikTok post, Pandy, heartbroken over the loss, wrote a touching message to mourn her beloved co-former contestant.

"Aw Mama Gee of Di Asa fame is no more ooo. So mum, I'm not going to see you again, Mama Gee," she said with crying emojis accompanying the post.

It is unclear what caused the demise of the former contestant of the show; however, the news has left many of her friends, loved ones, and social media fans devastated.

Pandy's post has since gone viral and reached over 10,000 people as of the filing of this report, with over 6,000 likes and 3,000 comments.

Her family or Atinka TV, the media house that introduced Di Asa, has yet to release a statement confirming the news.

Watch a video of Mama Gee dancing below:

Pandy mourns Mama Gee

A friend and former contestant of Di Asa was inconsolable upon hearing about the demise of Mama Gee.

A video posted on her TikTok page showed the young lady weeping as she struggled to cope with Mama Gee's passing.

She labelled Mama Gee as her mother, stating that the pretty former Di Asa star would remain in her heart forever.

Di Asa promoting tourism

Meanwhile, Jones Nelson, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has commended Atinka TV’s Di Asa for promoting tourism in Ghana.

Speaking at the launch of Di Asa Season 8, Jones Nelson said that by exploring every region in Ghana, Di Asa showcased undiscovered tourist destinations, which subsequently attracted visitors.

Mama Gee emerges as Di Asa 1st-runner up

Mama Gee was a beloved Ghanaian entertainer who gained national recognition as the first runner-up in the inaugural season of Di Asa, a popular reality TV show on Atinka TV that celebrates plus-size women through dance and cultural expression.

She was one of the popular contestants who put up their best in the Di Asa contest. Due to her efforts in the competition, she became visible, and her fame skyrocketed.

Funeral arrangements for Mama Gee have not yet been communicated by the family of the late socialite.

Di Asa promoting tourism

Don't hold back the tears, expert says

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a clinical psychologist, Counsellor Seyram Avortri, shared some tips on how to deal with the loss of a loved one.

"Don’t rush your emotions or try to 'be strong' all the time. It's okay to cry, get angry, feel numb -whatever you feel is valid because suppressing emotions can make things harder in the long run," he said.

Netizens mourn Mama Gee

Netizens who saw the post about Mama Gee's passing were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section of the now-viral post.

@Baby 👶 face wrote:

"Eeiiiii what a painful world. Ah! I remember this woman Oooooo ahaha God why do soon in Di Asa oooo Mama Gee RIP."

@Queenie Abena wrote:

"Eiiii is this true??? Eii Mama Gee😭💔. This woman made me love Di Asa oh during the 1st season, her dancing and jokes nu hmmm this world."

@Gift trendy 🛍️ clothes wrote:

"Owwww, Mama Gee, the woman who made me love watching Diasa."

@Sillim Diaries wrote:

"My SHS mate's mum."

@Bervlyn🇬🇭🇦🇪🇬🇪scianna wrote:

"Where are my Asofan new station people? We have lost our dear mummy."

@GHOSTING wrote:

"She made Atinka TV popular."

@Nanaadjwoablinks wrote:

"Oooh Mama Gee. May her soul rest in perfect peace."

@Abena Genevieve wrote:

"Was hoping to see her on the season 8 launch. May her soul rest in perfect peace."

@Jeffter Nelson wrote:

"I’m really sad, oh my Mama, She was soo lively with vibe."

2019 Di Asa winner laments being single

Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that Precious Mensah, popularly known as PM, got people reacting emotionally after a video of her lamenting being single went viral.

In a video shared on TikTok, the Di Asa Season 3 winner was seen complaining to a friend that men were not professing love to her.

In a bid to highlight her attributes, the pretty plus-size dance queen said she offers a lot in a relationship, just like other women, and fielded herself as an eligible single lady.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh