Grief-stricken Roselyn Ngissah struggles to bid bestie Beverly a final goodbye, "Mentumi enkɔ"

• A YouTube video captured the deeply emotional scenes at actress Beverly Afaglo's final burial rites on August 8, 2026
• Roselyn Ngissah, Beverly Afaglo's best friend and fellow actress, struggled to hold back tears as she approached to pay her final respect
• Roselyn was heard saying 'Mentumi enko', meaning 'I can't go', as grief finally overtook the woman who had publicly stayed strong throughout the unfortunate news hit friends and family

Roselyn Ngissah, a Ghanaian actress and close friend of the late Beverly Afaglo, broke down in tears at the final burial rites of her longtime companion, with a heartbreaking declaration that left onlookers visibly moved.

A video shared on YouTube by MediaWaves-d4 on August 8, 2026, documented the grief-filled scenes from Beverly Afaglo's wake-keeping.

Throughout the mourning period that followed the actress's death on May 24, 2026, Roselyn had appeared composed in public.

At the burial, however, her composure gave way.

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Roselyn Ngissah's painful final farewell

Supported by friends who walked alongside her, Roselyn Ngissah was guided towards the burial site to pay her last respects.

She held a handkerchief to her face as tears overwhelmed her. At one point, those present heard her utter the words "Mentumi enko," a Twi phrase meaning "I can't go."

The raw anguish behind those three words struck a chord with viewers who watched the footage.

The bond between the two women went far deeper than their shared profession.

Their friendship flourished off-screen over many years, making Beverly's death a loss that carried an especially personal weight for Roselyn.

The YouTube video below shows the heartbreaking moment Roselyn broke down during Beverly Afaglo's final funeral rites.

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Her sudden passing in May 2026 sent shockwaves through the entertainment community, with colleagues, family members and fans united in grief.

The final burial brought together those closest to her, including industry colleagues who gathered to give the actress a dignified send-off.

For Roselyn, who had stood beside Beverly through much of her life, the finality of that farewell proved impossible to bear in silence.

Ibrahim Mahama supports Beverly's funeral with GH₵200K

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has stepped forward with a GH₵200,000 donation to help cover the funeral costs of the late Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo, drawing a wave of praise and colourful reactions from Ghanaians online.

The news was shared publicly by Ghanaian blogger Sammy Kofi on Facebook on August 8, 2026, and quickly spread across social media platforms.

The post confirmed that the businessman and brother of former President John Dramani Mahama had made the significant financial contribution to support Beverly Afaglo's family as they prepare to give her a fitting send-off.

Source: YEN.com.gh