The family of veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has announced Saturday, November 14, 2026, as the scheuled date for her funeral activities scheduled to take place at the Legon Interdenominational Church (LIC) in Legon, Accra. The family announced this in a through a funeral poster

Funeral schedule

A memorial night will he beheld on Wednesday, November 11, ahead of the burial service and final funeral rites on November 14.

The memorial night is schedule to start at exactly 7:00 pm, with seating all attendees expected to be seated 6:30 pm.

On Saturday, November 14, filing past will take place from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, followed by the burial service from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

The interment will be private, while the final funeral rites will be held at the church after the burial service.

All sympathisers, friends and family are expected to wear black on Saturday and white and black on Sunday, the notice indicated.

A thanksgiving service is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 10:30 am at the same venue. The funeral announcement indicates that there will be no sitting after the memorial service.

Bernice death and legacy Bernice Offei died at the age of 63 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after a career spanning several decades in the industry.

Her death was announced by fellow gospel musician Nii Okai and later confirmed by music producer and her former manager, Kwasi Ernest.

Her passing came days after she was reported missing in Accra on September 1. She was later found, bringing relief to her family and members of the public who had joined the search for her.

Kwasi Ernest disclosed that Offei had battled dementia for about five years before her death. The condition affected her memory and ability to carry out everyday activities.

Offei was known for gospel songs including Life Is Short, Hold On and Kaa She Gbeyei, which earned her recognition among gospel music lovers in Ghana.

Her contribution to the industry was recognised at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards, where she won Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year.