- Rapper/actor OJ Blaq laid to rest after his pre-burial church service at the Empowerment Worship Center in Accra
- He reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, August 17, 2023, after succumbing to a long battle with kidney disease
- Ghanaians, especially fans, reacted to the heartbreaking videos of his emotional funeral, which took place on Saturday, November 4
Ghanaian rapper/actor OJ Blaq, born Andy Nii Akrashie, has been laid to rest after a pre-burial ceremony at the Empowerment Worship Center in Accra.
The entertainer, who reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, August 17, 2023, was buried on Saturday, November 4.
The 40 year old raised to prominence on the Ghanaian music scene with the release of his debut album, The Blaq Mixtape, in 2006. He added more gains to his career with the popular track Chalewote.
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OJ BlaqHowever, he had been battling kidney disease since 2016, which reportedly ended his life. He transitioned to a gospel singer before his death.
Watch the videos from his funeral below:
Peeps mourn OJ Blaq
YEN.com.gh collected some of the comments.
Iam_jaysonjay said:
The chorus moved me to tears. They are good .
Wayo_gh posted:
Rest well in power, OJ.
Godmadrico asked:
Ah, our great lover… when?
Suecol140 commented:
Rest well my friend. We will meet again.
Domaflexgh reacted:
Rest in peace, OJ Black.
Bello.bwoy posted:
May his soul rest in peace.
Afia_papabi1 commented:
Rest in peace brother.
Fawzy_delimini said:
Oh Gbon may your soul rest in peace.
Amanormann said:
Goodbye brother.
Amankwah4849 reacted:
May he rest well with his Maker. My deepest condolences to the family, especially his mother, Mrs. Akweley Appiah.
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John Dumelo’s breakdown at his mum’s burial ceremony
In the meantime, YEN.com.gh previously reported that actor/politician John Dumelo could not handle the sight of his blessed mum lying in a coffin at her pre-burial church service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, Accra.
The Ghanaian movie personality tried to contain his emotions but failed as he broke down with tears streaming down his face.
At one point, the actor was forced to bow his head while shedding tears. Family members surrounded Dumelo, including actress and film producer Selassie Ibrahim, at the funeral.
Ibrahim Mahama mourns with John Dumelo
Also, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama was spotted at actor John Dumelo’s mom’s church.
The founder of Engineers and Planners arrived at the service in the company of loved ones before John Dumelo pulled up to receive him at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, Accra.
Source: YEN.com.gh