Audio By Carbonatix
Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo is being laid to rest today, Saturday, August 8, 2026, as family, friends, colleagues, and fans gather to pay their final respects to the actress.
A funeral service is being held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, beginning at 7:00 a.m. She will subsequently be buried in a private ceremony attended by close family members.
Today’s final funeral rites come a week after the first phase of the funeral was held on August 1, 2026, in Laurel, Maryland, in the United States.
The ceremony brought together relatives and members of the Ghanaian community in the diaspora to honour the actress and celebrate her life and legacy.
The funeral activities will conclude tomorrow, Sunday, August 9, with a thanksgiving service at Action Chapel International. The service is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Beverly Afaglo died on May 24, 2026, aged 42, after a battle with cancer. Her death came just four days before her 43rd birthday.
The actress built a notable career in Ghana’s film industry, becoming a familiar face on television and the big screen. Over the years, she earned admiration from audiences for her performances and contribution to Ghanaian entertainment.
Away from the spotlight, Beverly Afaglo was also known for her devotion to her family. She was a wife and mother whose children remained an important part of her life.
She is survived by her husband and two children.
As she is laid to rest today, loved ones are remembering Beverly Afaglo not only for her work as an actress but also for the memories she created with family, friends, and those who followed her career.
Her contribution to Ghana’s entertainment industry and the memories she left behind continue to live on among those who knew and admired her.
Latest Stories
-
Beyond politics: Why Kwame Nkrumah’s ideals still matter for today’s leaders
32 minutes -
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
52 minutes -
Narrowed space, intolerance – Sammy Crabbe says NPP is driving talented members away
1 hour -
We’re not analytical enough – Sammy Crabbe calls for data-driven decision-making
1 hour -
Tonto Dikeh celebrates Bobrisky as birthday tribute sparks online reactions
1 hour -
Peter Okoye tells court he received over $800,000 in P-Square royalties
2 hours -
I’ve never had problems with artistes – Rema addresses alleged fight with Davido
2 hours -
I was mocked for getting pregnant out of wedlock as pastor’s daughter – Davido’s baby mama
2 hours -
Young John rejects collaboration request from Blaqbonez over old tweet
2 hours -
Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal
2 hours -
They should have Ghana first – Ntim Fordjour warns MPs against politicising drug crisis
2 hours -
We got more than 15% – Ntim Fordjour confirms support for Parliament recall over cocaine scandal
3 hours -
Wherever there is money laundering, it is linked to terrorism – Ntim Fordjour warns over drug crisis
3 hours -
Parliament Recall: Ntim Fordjour expects emergency sitting over drug-trafficking crisis
3 hours -
Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks
4 hours