Community Sends Late Porridge Seller Off in Coffin Shaped Like Her Famous Serving Bowl, Video Trends

Community Sends Late Porridge Seller Off in Coffin Shaped Like Her Famous Serving Bowl, Video Trends

  • The community bids farewell to beloved porridge seller Madam Comfort Havi with a striking coffin shaped like the iconic bowl she served daily
  • Heartwarming videos of Madam Comfort Havi’s funeral have gone viral, capturing the love, memories, and respect her community showered upon her
  • The unique bowl-shaped send-off has sparked online chatter, inspiring conversations on creative and meaningful ways to honour loved ones’ legacies

Madam Comfort Havi, a beloved porridge seller, has left her community in sorrow. Her funeral, held in her hometown, became a remarkable celebration of her life and dedication.

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Community honours a beloved porridge seller with a unique coffin, moulded similar to the pot she used to sell in. Image credit: @cdrafrica/X
Source: Twitter

Friends, family, and residents gathered to bid farewell to the woman who spent her days serving steaming bowls of porridge to locals, earning her the love and admiration of many.

Although the specific community in Ghana was not named in reports, a touching tribute was made with a custom-made coffin shaped like the very bowl Madam Comfort used in her daily trade.

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The unique coffin instantly captured attention, and videos of the event quickly went viral online.

Social media users were moved by the heartfelt gesture, with many praising the community for honouring her in such a meaningful and symbolic way.

Watch the X video below.

Pot-styled coffin captures hearts nationwide

The coffin, meticulously and beautifully crafted to resemble a porridge bowl, symbolised Madam Comfort’s lifelong dedication to her beloved craft and the people she lovingly served.

Villagers lined the bustling streets, carrying the coffin with solemn pride, as they guided the deceased to her final lying place.

The creative and poignant farewell highlighted the profound respect and admiration her close-knit community had for her tireless work, generous spirit, and enduring legacy.

Many online viewers expressed heartfelt admiration for the thoughtful and moving tribute, noting how it perfectly encapsulated the extraordinary life of a selfless woman who gave so much love and care to her community.

From friends to strangers who watched the video, the gesture resonated widely, reminding everyone of the power of honouring lives in ways that reflect personal passions and contributions.

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Madam Comfort Havi’s story and her iconic porridge bowl coffin continue to trend online, inspiring conversations about creativity, respect, and the unique ways communities celebrate their beloved members.

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Daddy Lumba's second funeral is officially confirmed by Papa Shee. Photo Credit: @ The Adwnekyere show
Source: Facebook

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YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Papa Shee, a close friend of Daddy Lumba and recently a confidant of Akosua Serwaa, the deceased musician's second wife, has finally broken his silence after he hinted at a possible second funeral for the legend.

On July 26, 2025, Ghana's music industry and the nation were thrown into a state of mourning after reports had it that Daddy Lumba had passed on at the age of 60.

Following his death, the Fosuh family has been embroiled in all sorts of controversies, ranging from disputes surrounding the date of his death, court cases that sought to stop the funeral and litigation pitting the legend's two wives against each other over who should be recognised as the legal spouse.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh