Heidi Adu-Ohene: 20-Year-Old Canada-Based Ghanaian Dies in Tragic Circumstances
- The Ghanaian community in Canada has been left heartbroken following the untimely death of 20-year-old college student, Heidi Ohene-Adu**
- Popular Canada-based TikToker, Serwaa Broni, shared the sad news on her TikTok page on November 12, 2025, leaving many devastated
- Social media users reacted to the tragedy with emotional comments, with many expressing their disbelief at the loss of such a young life
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Ghanaians in Canada have been thrown into mourning after a 20-year-old college student, Heidi Ohene-Adu, reportedly passed away.
Source: TikTok
Popular Canada-based TikToker Serwaa Broni shared the sad news on her page on November 12, 2025.
In the video, she narrated how she heard of the tragic news, which she said left her feeling depressed.
Serwaa Broni stated that she was relaxing at home after a hard day of work when she received a message from another Ghanaian residing in Canada about the tragedy.
She extended her condolences to Heidi’s family, particularly her father, identified as Rex Ohene-Adu.
“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the sudden passing of Miss Heidi Ohene-Adu, the beloved daughter of Bro Rex Ohene-Adu. Heidi's life came to a tragic end yesterday, leaving her family and all who knew her in profound grief. Kindly keep Bro. Rex and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.” Broni wrote.
Heidi, who was reportedly a college student in Toronto, was known for her hardworking nature and was deeply cherished by her family.
The TikTok video announcing Heidi’s death is below.
Friends mourn Heidi Ohene-Adu
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments from Ghanaians on social media reacting to the sad death of Heidi Ohene-Adu.
Darling Kofi said:
"Maame Serwa, I know her paaa. She was in my class at Presby church until she turned 14 years. Her dad is known by Rex. He used to be a photographer at church. You know the father paaa."
Nana Adwoa wrote:
"Hmmm this year."
𝕆𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕙𝕠𝕍𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕤🔥 commented:
"Oh God hmm."
Mosho said:
"Eii so beautiful, just gone ooo no,"
Dominic🌍🌟❤️ wrote:
"Asem ben koraa nie 😭😭😭."
Ghanaian man dies in Canada
Heidi Ohene-Adu's death occurred a few months after another Ghanaian who had travelled to Canada to better his life met a similar fate.
In June, TikToker the death of a young man, Jones, who had been in Canada for just over a year.
Looking visibly sad, she explained that a caring Ghanaian family in Canada provided support for Jones while he battled an undisclosed illness for three weeks.
Sadly, he eventually succumbed to his ailment.
Serwaa Broni stated that Jones had no health insurance coverage, making affording his treatments difficult, and advised Ghanaians in Canada to ensure they get permanent residency to enable them to benefit from the government's health insurance policy.
The TikTok video of Serwaa Broni announcing Jones' death is below.
Source: TikTok
Gertrude Amaniampong found dead in US home
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Gertrude Amaniampong, a Ghanaian based in the United States, was found dead in her room.
Amaniampong's body was reportedly lying undiscovered in her room for three weeks until a concerned friend made a call to police to check on her.
Source: YEN.com.gh
