Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, 63, has reportedly passed away, according to emerging reports.
Offei, who was known for her contribution to Ghana’s gospel music industry, was celebrated for songs including the timeless hit Life Is Short.
The reported death comes shortly after the musician was briefly reported missing in Accra.
She was last seen on September 1, 2026, before her family and authorities later confirmed that she had been found safe within 24 hours.
Details surrounding her reported death remain unclear, and there has been no further information on the circumstances leading to her passing.
Offei leaves behind a significant legacy in Ghanaian gospel music. She recorded six studio albums during her career and earned major recognition at the Ghana Music Awards.
Her 2007 album, Life, earned her Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards.
Beyond music, Offei was also a professional banker who worked for several years with Standard Chartered Bank.
She also held an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Information Technology from a university in the United Kingdom.
Further details are expected as family members or other authoritative sources provide more information about the reported death.
