Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has died at the age of 63, just days after her disappearance in Accra triggered a public search for her.
The respected gospel artiste reportedly passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 12, 2026, according to sources cited by Citi News.
Her death comes as a shock to family, friends and the Ghanaian gospel music fraternity, particularly after concerns over her whereabouts had recently circulated.
Bernice Offei was reported missing in Accra earlier in the week, prompting relatives, friends and members of the gospel community to appeal to the public for information that could help locate her.
She was subsequently found, with reports at the time indicating that she was safe.
However, days later, news of her death has left many mourning the loss of a veteran whose music made a lasting contribution to Ghana’s gospel music landscape.
Bernice Offei was known for her powerful gospel songs, including Hold On and Life Is So Short, and had enjoyed a career spanning several years.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, as the cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed.
Tributes are expected to pour in from colleagues, church leaders, fans and members of the music industry as news of her passing spreads.I can also give you a **stronger breaking-news angle/headline**, such as focusing on the “found safe, then dies days later” development.
