Mama Gee Passes Away, Date for One Week Observation Announced

Mama Gee Passes Away, Date for One Week Observation Announced

  • Ghanaian TikToker Mama Gee of Di Asa recently passed away, breaking the hearts of many friends and loved ones
  • A former Di Asa contestant has announced the date and venue for the one-week observation of the deceased
  • Netizens who saw the post about the one-week observation expressed mixed reactions in the comments section

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Ghana's entertainment circles are mourning the sudden passing of Mama Gee, a beloved former contestant of Atinka TV’s popular reality show Di Asa.

The news of her death was confirmed by fellow contestant Pandy, who shared an emotional tribute on TikTok.

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Date for Mama Gee's one-week commemoration announced. Image source: Mama Gee
Source: Facebook

Mama Gee, whose real name was Gloria Kafui Adom, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, after a brief illness.

She gained national recognition as the first runner-up in the inaugural season of Di Asa, a show that celebrates plus-size women through dance and cultural expression.

As of now, Mama Gee's family and Atinka TV have not released official statements regarding her passing. However, a post indicates that Mama Gee's family has released a date for her one-week observation.

In a post shared by Pandy of Di Asa fame, it was announced that the one-week observation will be held on June 14, 2025.

See the post below:

Former Di Asa contestant Pandy weeps

Pandy, in a social media video, mourned the unfortunate passing of her close friend and colleague from the Di Asa reality show, Mama Gee.

The former Di Asa contestant broke down in tears as she paid tribute to the late Mama Gee, who passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

In the video, former contestant Pandy, sporting an all-black outfit, broke down in tears as she mourned her close friend's passing.

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Pandy weeps as former Di Asa contestant, Mama Gee, passes away Image source: Pandy
Source: TikTok

Many Ghanaians thronged to the comment section of Pandy's social media post to mourn Mama Gee's untimely passing.

Netizens react to Mama Gee's one-week date announcement

Netizens who saw the post announcing Mama Gee's one-week observation expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some sympathised with her family and friends, others could not believe she was no more.

@user6526344606074 wrote:

"She was not grown koraa. ooh."

@Focus wrote:

"Eiiiii Saa hmmmmm is not easy to get her age off last."

@Ofie nipa wrote:

"One week 14 June? eiiii ɛneɛ ayie bɛyɛ 14 June 2035."

@Jes.scutie wrote:

"Awww mama gee may ur soul rest in peace."

@Ohemaa maame wrote:

"Her face is familiar."

@Estee obeng wrote:

"Rest In Peace mummy."

@Patricia Asiedu wrote:

"May her soul Rest In Peace."

@Sandraodum100 wrote:

"Sorry my mentor awwww may your soul rest in peace."

Controversial Germany-Based blogger passes away

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Adwenpahene, a controversial Ghanaian blogger based in Germany, passed away, according to multiple reports on social media.

Another Germany-based Ghanaian blogger, Nana Prempeh of Bigscout Media fame, confirmed Adwenpahene's death without giving details.

The news and tributes triggered mixed reactions from social media users who mourned the deceased.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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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