Late Christian Atsu's Wife Marie Claire Rupio Collaborates with Afrobeats Artist on New Song

• The partner of late footballer Christian Atsu, Marie-Claire Rupio, has released her music project
• The mother of three linked up with Afrobeats star Samuel G in an emotional song titled Carry Me Go
• Marie-Claire has remained committed to keeping Atsu’s memory alive since his tragic demise in 2023

The widow of late Ghanaian football star Christian Atsu, Marie-Claire Rupio, continues to honour her husband's legacy in the most personal way.

The mother of three, who is also a published author, has lent her voice to a new track, Carry Me Go, in collaboration with Afrobeats artist, Samuel G.

The Libyan-born Ghanaian singer partnered with Marie-Claire on this deeply emotional project, seen as a new chapter for her through song.

Christian Atsu's wife shares new collaboration

In a recent social media post, the wife and mother of Atsu's children shared a glimpse of her contribution to the new release.

Dressed in a black top and checkered trousers, she sang with passion against a serene backdrop, giving fans a heartfelt preview.

She captioned the video with a message reflecting the weight of her grief and the strength she found in creative expression.

The precise lyrics of the song were not included , but the emotion behind them resonated strongly with viewers.

This isn’t Claire’s first foray into music. In 2023, she released Lotus, described as a personal reflection on her mourning process.

“The song is about how I grieved Christian. It’s part of my journey.”

Through her music and public expressions of love, she has remained committed to keeping Atsu’s memory alive - not only for herself, but for their children.

“For me, it's very important that his name is still there, especially for the children, that he was known, that he was loved by everybody. I just hope that his name will never go away,” she said, speaking to Daily Mail.

What happened to Christian Atsu?

Atsu’s passing sent shockwaves through the football world and remains a dark memory for many Ghanaians.

In February 2023, he was in Turkey playing for Hatayspor when a powerful earthquake struck the region.

After 12 days of searching, his body was discovered in the ruins of his apartment. He was only 31.

Atsu's remains were flown to Ghana for an emotionally charged state-assisted burial in March of that year.

The memorial drew hundreds of mourners, including former President Nana Akufo-Addo, underscoring the love and respect he commanded.

Throughout his career, Atsu wore the jerseys of top clubs including FC Porto, Newcastle United, Al Raed, and Hatayspor. On the international stage, he made 60 appearances for Ghana’s Black Stars, according to Transfermarkt.

Beyond football, he was a beacon of hope to many. From 2016 until his death, Atsu served as an ambassador for Arms Around The Child, a global children’s charity. He was also instrumental in building a school in Senya Beraku, Ghana, showing that his heart was as big as his talent.

Chelsea pays tribute to late Christian Atsu

YEN.com.gh also reported that Premier League side Chelsea paid tribute to Atsu on what would have been his 33rd birthday.

The club shared a heartfelt post on social media in honour of their former player, who died in an earthquake in Turkey.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh