Nana Amakye, Owner of Famous Abossey Okai Chop Bar in Nkawkaw, Dies, Netizens Mourn

• A social media user announced the passing of Nana Amakye on Facebook on Thursday, August 20, 2026
• The entrepreneur owned and ran the well-known Abossey Okai Chop Bar at Mpraeso Amanfrom, Nkawkaw
• Many who knew the late Nana Amakye remembered him as a warm and generous man who fed countless people over the years

Nana Amakye, the owner and chief executive officer (CEO) of the beloved Abossey Okai Chop Bar in Mpraeso Amanfrom, Nkawkaw, has reportedly died.

Nkawkaw-based Facebook user Frederick Boateng broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026, announcing that Nana Amakye had passed away on Wednesday, AUgust 19, 2026.

The exact circumstances leading to the demise of the entrepreneur remain unknown, with Boateng failing to specify.

The late Amakye's family have yet to publicly issue a statement or officially announce his death.

Abossey Okai Chop Bar, the popular eatery, is located off the Nkawkaw-Accra Main Road, a busy route that brought a steady stream of travellers and locals through its doors over the years.

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Nana Amakye: A familiar face in Nkawkaw

Beyond running the chop bar, Nana Amakye was known for the personal connections he built with those around him.

Friends and community members have described a man who made time for people and was generous in spirit.

The news of the late food entrepreneur's passing drew an outpouring of tributes on social media, with many reflecting on the impact he had on their lives and the lives of others in the community.

The Facebook post announcing the demise of Abossey Okai Chop Bar owner Nana Amakye is below:

Tributes pour in for Nana Amakye

Ghanaians across social media shared fond memories of the late chop bar owner.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some of the reactions below:

Dzokoto David Caesar Yao wrote:

"Oh! My best friend o. Anytime he comes to Central Police Station, Nkawkaw, he will mention Dzokoto! 'Wo wɔ hen?' May the soul of my friend rest in peace."

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James Nibi shared:

"Nana Amakye's soul will forever be in peace 🙏."

Yaa Brako added:

"RIP 🙏 PAPA, You have fed many and God feed your soul with eternal rest 🙏."

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Source: YEN.com.gh