The Inexperienced Taste Occasions Middle in Group 9, Tema, was engulfed in a sea of black and crimson as an awesome crowd of film stars, musical teams and devastated followers gathered to pay tribute to the late actress and entrepreneur Beverley Ama Afaglo Bah.
A solemn week-long memorial vigil held on Saturday, Might 30, 2026, was a spot of peace for household, shut pals, business colleagues and admirers. They got here collectively to mourn the sudden demise of the actress which has plunged Ghana’s inventive arts business into a protracted state of mourning.
Reflecting her huge affect and deep friendships throughout the leisure world, the wake was attended by an unprecedented variety of distinguished movie and music luminaries in solidarity together with her grieving husband, Eugene Barr (well-known for his position as choirmaster in The Play).
Among the many notable display icons and celebrities who attended to pay their remaining respects had been:
John Dumelo, Selassie Ibrahim, Nikki Samonas, Gloria Osei Sarfo, Vivian Gilles Lawrence, Roselyn Gissa, Portia Asare, Pascal Amanfo, Salinko, Jocelyn Dumas, Vicky Zugar, Calibos, Eunice Banini, Salma Mumin, Empress Gifty Adolo, Nana Bororo.
The ambiance turned intense and emotional through the testimony session because the late actress’ brother, Caleb Afaglo, took to the stage to signify her organic household.
In a transferring eulogy through which many in attendance had been visibly saddened and overtly wept, Caleb supplied uncommon and heartbreaking perception into Beverly’s remaining medical battles and her unwavering emotional resilience previous to her transition.
He instructed how she remained spiritually resolute whereas enduring intense bodily discomfort from continued medical intervention.
“She was a girl of religion. She was uninterested in being poked within the arms, legs and fingers, and he or she had a powerful perception that God would give her peace,” Caleb Afaglo stated, visibly holding again tears.
The climax of feelings and the day of burial
The four-hour memorial service was deeply religious, balancing mourning for her loss with celebration of her accomplishments. The night started with a strong, topical worship and reward session, adopted by solemn Bible readings, pastoral sermons, and creative musical interludes.
As evening fell, the wake reached a dramatic and extremely emotional climax. All of the trustworthy gathered within the sq. to take part within the symbolic torch-lighting ceremony. Instantly after this, tons of of white and crimson balloons had been launched into the evening sky in synchronization, symbolizing the everlasting launch of her soul.
The 42-year-old multifaceted actress and sweetness entrepreneur handed away on Sunday, Might 24, 2026, forsaking an illustrious filmography that helped outline the golden age of contemporary Ghanaian cinema.
The household formally introduced that Beverley Ama Afaglo-Barr’s remaining funeral and state-sponsored burial will happen on August 7, 2026, with additional particulars to be communicated sooner or later.
