Ghana has come to a standstill, united in collective grief, because the nation bids a closing farewell to eight patriots who perished within the tragic helicopter crash of 6 August at Adansi within the Ashanti Area.
On Friday, 15 August 2025, a solemn state funeral was held at Independence Sq. in Accra, drawing collectively high-profile political figures, bereaved households, and residents from all walks of life to honour the reminiscence of the fallen heroes.
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The leisure business was additionally properly represented, with distinguished figures from music, movie, and politics current to pay their final respects.
1.Abla Dzifa Gomashie
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Member of Parliament for the Ketu South Constituency and former Minister of Tourism, Tradition and Inventive Arts, was seen on the ceremony in deep reflection. Dressed totally in black, Dzifa Gomashie, who has brazenly expressed her sorrow for the reason that tragedy, attended to “pay her final respects to her departed colleagues.”
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Members of Parliament and Ministers of State arrive at Black Star Sq. to pay their closing respects to the six fallen countrymen. #ghanaweb#ghanawebtv pic.twitter.com/d0OlR2I0G4
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025
2.Kwame A Plus
Kwame Asare Obeng, broadly referred to as A Plus, attended the service alongside his spouse, Akosua Vee. The 2 have been captured in quiet contemplation as they joined different mourners on the nationwide occasion.
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Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly referred to as A Plus, arrives together with his spouse on the state funeral for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash at Black Star Sq.#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv#GhanaMourns#news pic.twitter.com/7x0mm4SXjp
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025
3.Cecilia Marfo
Gospel singer Cecilia Marfo arrived at Independence Sq. in an extended, blue-and-black straight gown with white polka dots. She too got here to “honour the reminiscence of the deceased”, sustaining a solemn manner all through the ceremony.
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Cecilia Marfo noticed at Black Star Sq. for the state funeral, draped in solemn magnificence as she joins mourners in honoring the 8 departed souls#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv pic.twitter.com/Z7Q1cUHsp0
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025
4.Nacee
Gospel singer and songwriter Nana Osei, popularly referred to as Nacee, was additionally in attendance. Earlier, he had posted a transferring tribute on social media in reminiscence of the eight statesmen. The submit was accompanied by his track Prayer Interlude (Prolonged Version), which he devoted as a musical providing of “prayers and luxury throughout this time of nationwide mourning.”
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Evangelist Diana Asamoah arrives on the state funeral for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash at Black Star Sq.#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv#GhanaMourns#news pic.twitter.com/Nl0PNAWu5N
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025
5. Diana Asamoah
Evangelist Diana Asamoah was noticed in a black kaba and slit, paired with an identical headband and darkish sun shades. She joined the nation in “mourning the gallant males who died within the line of responsibility.”
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Evangelist Diana Asamoah arrives on the state funeral for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash at Black Star Sq.#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv#GhanaMourns#news pic.twitter.com/Nl0PNAWu5N
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025
6.Ebi Vivid
Actress-turned-politician Ebi Vivid attended in a black kaba and slit with an identical headwrap. Visibly moved, she joined fellow mourners to “pay her closing respects”.
