Media Personality Mutala Yakubu Opens Up on Losing Both Parents Within One Month
- Media General’s Mutala Yakubu shared heartfelt messages after losing both his parents in a single month in late 2025
- The TV3 sports face impressed many as he did not forgo work, showing up and delivering excellently as he usually did
- This inspired many, especially his coworkers, who commended him for holding his head high during a difficult period
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Media personality Mutala Yakubu, a familiar face on TV3 Sports under the Media General conglomerate, has touched many hearts after opening up about losing both parents within a single month in 2025.
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Rather than withdraw completely, Mutala chose a path that surprised many, with grief following him closely, and his work became his refuge.
Returning to the studio amid the loss, his steady presence left colleagues in awe, knowing the emotional weight he carried behind the scenes.
Work became Mutala Yakubu's safe space
During a heartfelt conversation on TV3 with host Cookie Tee, Mutala explained why he returned to work instead of staying away to mourn privately.
According to him, the studio gave him comfort, and being around colleagues, lights, and familiar routines helped him cope, even as the pain lingered.
He noted that continuing to work made him feel closer to his parents, believing they would be proud of his strength and dedication.
Later, Mutala shared a touching message on his TikTok page, @mutala_yakubu, capturing the depth of his sorrow and faith.
In the TikTok post, he described the pain of laying both parents to rest side by side, admitting it was a moment that still caused him suffering.
"It is well 🙏🏻. The past few days have been incredibly difficult. Losing both parents within a month is a pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone. The thought of laying them to rest side by side still breaks me, but God knows best. ⚰️⚰️Staying focused. Jeremiah 29:11 🙏🏻🙏🏻"
Yet, through faith and focus, he continues to move forward, trusting in God’s plan.
Watch the TikTok videos below.
Reaction to Mutala Yakubu losing both parents
News of Mutala Yakubu’s loss stirred emotions across social media, especially among viewers who have followed his career for years.
Many struggled to imagine enduring such pain within such a short time.
Owuraku Ampofo wrote:
“It shall be well 🙏🏽.”
Resin Artist in Tema shared:
“Oh Adoma’s Mutala… accept my condolences 💔🙏🏽🙏🏽.”
Voice2 (Hvrimvs) added simply:
“Sorry, Mutala.”
D for Derrick commented:
“My condolences. May God grant them Jannah. Your faith surely eased part of the burden.”
Perfection 🥰 shared:
“I understand with experience. On December 1, 2017, I lost my dad, and my mum followed on December 18, 2017. As a young guy at the time, hmm, I almost went mad. Worry not, for God will surely see you win and overcome all challenges. Stay strong.”
Source: TikTok
Aseda radio presenter passes away
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that 2026 did not begin on a good note for Ghana’s journalism fraternity after the reported death of star reporter Louisa Aseda.
News of her passing was made public by her colleague, Nana Yaw Preko, on January 2, 2026, indicating that the journalist had succumbed to an illness.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
