The funeral service for the late Ghanaian rapper OJ Blaq is being held at the Empowerment Worship Centre in Accra.
OJ Blaq’s mother and sister were among the first to pay their last respects to the fallen star, filing past his casket as it lay in state.
Other family members and friends have also gathered at the Dzorwulu branch of the church to mourn his passing.
OJ Blaq, born Andy Nii Akrashie, was 40 years old when he passed away on Thursday, August 27, after a long battle with kidney disease.
He was one of the most popular and influential rappers in Ghana, and his death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues alike.
He is remembered for his energetic performances, and his catchy songs including ”Chalewote”
Raw emotion and grief!!
Late rapper OJ Blaq’s mother pays her final respects to late son at his ongoing funeral service at the Empowerment Worship Centre in Accra.
😭😭😭 @sarkodie @shattawalegh @RichieMensahGh @TheRealBolaRay @dkbghana @DKB_BRAVE @KuamiEugene @KiDiMusic pic.twitter.com/pox81D5ITi— Ghana Weekend (@GhanaWeekend) November 4, 2023
OJ Blaq’s Funeral: Mother of the late rapper and actor Miss Mirabelle Appiah sheds uncontrollable tears as she reads tribute to her late son.@shattawalegh @Sarkodie @dkbghana @RichieMensahGh @KuamiEugene @kwawkese @AsemWORLD @mzveegh @blacksherif_ @KiDiMusic pic.twitter.com/CYgpKw4Cp7
— Ghana Weekend (@GhanaWeekend) November 4, 2023
