Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, her family has announced.
All activities will take place at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Legon, Accra.
Bernice Offei died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 63.
On Monday, September 1, 2026, the 63-year-old musician was reported missing after she was last seen around Nyaho-Tamakloe Street in the Agbogba area of Accra.
Her disappearance sparked nationwide concern after Citi FM shared a missing-person alert on September 2, appealing to the public for information. The alert was widely circulated on social media as fans, family and colleagues joined efforts to locate her.
She was later found safe, bringing huge relief to her family and fans nationwide.
Her former manager, Kwasi Ernest, later disclosed the heartbreaking reason behind the incident.
Kwasi Ernest revealed that Bernice had been battling dementia for about five years before her death, a condition that affected her memory and ability to carry out everyday tasks.
According to him, she left home and the ailment was triggered, making it difficult for her to locate her house. The family initially conducted a private search before making the search public.
After she was found, she was taken to hospital for medical attention, but her condition deteriorated until her passing.
Bernice Offei, who was also a professional banker and rose to become Head of the Card Centre at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana, was widely known for timeless gospel anthems like Life Is Short and Hold On.
Her work earned her Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards.
