Louisa Aseda: Ghanaian Journalist Dies, Last Social Media Post Evokes Sorrow

• Ardent listeners of Aseda Radio have been thrown into mourning following the passing of Louisa Afia Aseda
• News of her demise was announced on social media on Thursday, January 2, 2026, by her former colleague
• Social media users who reacted to the news have consoled the grieving family after Louisa Aseda passed on

The year 2026 has not started on a good note for the journalism fraternity in Ghana, following reports of the death of talented journalist Louisa Aseda.

News of Louisa’s demise was made public by a colleague, Nana Yaw Preko, on Friday, January 2, 2026, in a Facebook post.

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Although little is known about the circumstances of her death, Nana Yaw disclosed that the talented journalist had succumbed to an illness.

He reminisced about their time working together at Asona FM and described the late journalist as very affable and passionate about her work.

Before her demise, Louisa Aseda was the morning show host at Aseda Radio at Prestea in the Western Region of Ghana.

"Kafra Aseda. May the Lord cradle your soul in eternal peace and grant you rest beyond this world. I used to call her 'me wɔfaase', and she would reply 'wɔfa'. Aseda was a talented journalist, formerly with Asona FM and later the morning show host at Aseda FM. A rising star, her life has been tragically cut short. Rest well, Aseda. Your legacy will not be forgotten," he wrote.

A TikTok user, @adu.danquah.rich, who also knew Louisa, expressed pain over the journalist's unexpected passing.

In a post on January 2, 2026, he wrote:

“Louisa is no more. She passed on at 7:00 pm yesterday. Death, why so soon?”

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Louisa Aseda’s last social media post trends

The late Louisa Aseda was social media savvy and an avid TikTok user who often shared videos of herself online.

Her last post, shared on November 8, 2025, showed her vibing to Epixode and Kwabena Kwabena's hit song Atia.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Ghanaians mourn Louisa Aseda's demise

Social media users reacted to the sudden demise of Louisa Aseda, expressing pain over the loss of the talented journalist, while others extended condolences to her family and colleagues during this difficult time.

Dada Kyei Boaful wrote:

"Awww, very sad news. May her soul be accepted by God."

Mr Ridván reacted:

"May the family find strength under the canopy of God’s grace. Farewell, sis @afiaasedalouisa."

Yaw Dwarkwaa stated:

"Awww, she was passionate about her job. Hmm, damirifa due. Condolences to her colleagues and family during this difficult moment."

Mommy’s Favorite 433 added:

"Rest in peace, sister Adepa."

Morgan Different commented:

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"Hmmm, Aseda."

Odehyeeba Kaakyire, a broadcast journalist, contributed:

"Awurade, na adɛn? Hmmm. Rest well, my colleague journalist."

Entertainment journalist reportedly passes away

YEN.com.gh also previously reported that seasoned Ghanaian entertainment journalist George Clifford Owusu had passed away.

Although no official statement was released by his family on his cause of death, some suggested he had been battling an illness.

Several entertainment industry figures, including Abeiku Santana, took to social media to express their sorrow over Owusu's death.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh