Ghanaian disc jockey and Multimedia Group staff member, Samuel Tei Mensah Nartey, popularly known as DJ Awana, will be buried today.

This was announced in a detailed public notice by his former employers.

The final funeral rites of the veteran are slated for today, Saturday, September 27. He will be laid in state at the Aggrey Road School Park in Tema Community 2 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, followed by a burial service at the same venue from 9:00 am.

Interment will take place at the Prampram Cemetery. He is survived by three children: Beatrice Nartey, El-Nathan Duodu Nartey, and Nelson Nartey.

He died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the 37 Military Hospital following a brief illness.

DJ Awana started his successful career in media over 20 years ago at Adom FM, which was then based in Tema.

He quickly gained recognition and became a beloved figure in both Ghana’s media and live event industries.

Known for his kind personality, calm voice, and thoughtful music choices, DJ Awana won the affection of many listeners.

He began his illustrious career in 2003 with Adom FM, a station under the Multimedia Group. Over the years, he became a household name, captivating audiences with his unique style and signature jingle, “3y3 Awana nie oo,” which resonated deeply with his listeners.

In 2007, DJ Awana briefly left Adom FM to join Oman FM, a station owned by Kencity Media. However, he later returned to the Multimedia Group, where he continued to shine, this time with Hitz FM.

His career spanned over two decades, during which he became a prominent figure in Ghana's radio and live event scenes. DJ Awana was not only a talented DJ but also a mentor and a beloved personality in the industry.

Tragically, DJ Awana passed away on April 6, 2025, at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra after battling a short illness. His untimely demise has left a void in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, with many colleagues and fans mourning his loss and celebrating his legacy.

Ghana has lost many celebrities, government officials as well as other renowned personalities like Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka .

Ghana’s entertainment industry mourned the loss of several beloved figures this year. Highlife musician Dada KD passed away after a short illness. Legendary highlife musician, Daddy Lumba born Charles Kwadwo Fosu succumbed at the Ridge hospital, though the exact cause of his death was not publicly disclosed but speculations attributed it to medical negligence. The film industry also suffered a blow with the death of Abdullai Tahiru, popularly known as Taidu from the Junka Town series, who died on February 9, 2025. His cause of death was not specified.

In the realm of government and public service, Ghana lost several key officials in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. Among the deceased were Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Limuna Muniru, Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former Minister for Food and Agriculture; and Samuel Aboagye, a former NDC parliamentary candidate. The crash also claimed the lives of three Ghana Air Force officers who were accompanying them to a government event.

The nation also bid farewell to Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a revered cleric, inventor, and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission. He died peacefully on September 11, 2025, shortly after celebrating his birthday. His passing marked the end of an era for Ghana’s innovation and spiritual leadership.

The very recent death was that of rising Ghanaian boxer, Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali who passed just 11 days after a thrashing defeat to Jacob Dickson, his opponent.

About Bahubali’s death

Some reports suggest that doctors have confirmed Akushey died from internal bleeding and malaria.

Reports from James Town TV and Africabox Showup indicate that Ernest Akushey passed away on Tuesday, September 23, after being rushed to LEKMA Hospital following complaints of unspecified symptoms on Monday.The symptoms are said to have worsened, and around 2 am the following day, he was confirmed dead.

Bahubali's death comes barely a week after he suffered a thrashing defeat in a bout with rising opponent Jacob Dickson at the Bukom Boxing Arena, which took place on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Fans braved early morning rain to attend the event at Bukom Boxing Arena, which was part of the “Monaco – The Night To Prove” boxing showcase.

According to reports, the bout appeared to have favoured Akishey’s opponent as he dominated right from the beginning until he clinched his victory when the final bell rang with an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO).

Widely circulated videos of the fight showed Akushey struggling under relentless pressure, sparking sympathy among fans even before the tragic news of his death.

Consequently, many have speculated that the heavy punches he received during his last fight might have caused him some internal injuries, which have led to his death. However, the family has presented no official autopsy report to support this claim.

A video which was trending on social media after Akushey’s death captures former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey talking to Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey after the bout with Dickson. It was about time he decided, as he wasn’t fit enough to continue in the sport, which warned him of imminent health problems.

“Bahubali, it's about time that you made a decision. I have told you to stop boxing. The reason I told you that is because I know you feed from boxing. I don't know when you started fighting, but up to where you have gotten to now. But you need to make a decision and know what you're doing because those small punches in the games, and you're falling. You're going to many wars, and you might not realise the effects today, but in the future, when you grow,” he warned.

According to reports, Akushey collapsed after his bout with Dickson, with many speculating that their bout was a mismatch and a one-sided affair, given the dominance of Akushey’s opponent right from the start tothe finish.

Akushey, who rose through the ranks at the Wadada Gym in James Town, was once an undefeated prospect with a 6-0-0 record.

He earned his “Bahubali” moniker from his ferocious, crowd-pleasing style, likened to the warrior hero in the Indian blockbuster film.

“Bahubali’s” death marks the second case at Bukom. The first death linked to Bukom was that of a Nigerian, Segun "Success" Olanrewaju, who died after collapsing in the ring in the middle of a professional bout with a Ghanaian opponent, Jon Mbanug, at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, March 29, at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, where the 40-year-old fighter Olanrewaju, a former holder of both the Nigerian and West African light-heavyweight titles, had been putting on a strong performance before suddenly losing consciousness mid-fight.

Spectators and officials watched in horror as medical personnel rushed in to provide emergency assistance.

A widely shared video of the match shows the moment he collapsed, leaving fans and members of the boxing community in shock.