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Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is engulfed in sorrow as Ghanaians mourn the passing of renowned waakye seller, Auntie Muni.
Auntie Imoro Muniratu, popularly known as Auntie Muni, was confirmed dead by the family in the early hours of Wednesday, January 3.
She passed away at the age of 72 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra after a brief illness.
In the wake of this heartbreaking news, the micro-blogging site has transformed into a hub of grief, with Ghanaians struggling to come to terms with the loss of the celebrated waakye seller.
The predominant sentiments expressed on X revolve around eulogising Auntie Muni for her years of cooking and feeding thousands of Ghanaians.
See reactions below.
son has informed us that Auntie Muni will be laid to rest in Tamale, a place close to her heart. Today, as we say goodbye to this culinary genius, let us cherish the memories of her flavorful creations and the joy she brought to many with her delectable waakye. May Auntie Muni's
— andy233 (@kasa_ye_nframa) January 3, 2024
You do your mind say you wan go on one small sobriety journey norr your favourite waakye seller go just die. 2 shots for you Auntie Muni https://t.co/008y6G6S5M
— ☄ (@nyashhashira) January 3, 2024


Today has to be National Waakye Day. A yearly holiday tbh. Rip Auntie Muni
— joe▪︎ (@jjooeegg) January 3, 2024







RIP Auntie Muni
— SLY GH (@slygh__) January 3, 2024
Waakye..... Great Legacy. As we dey pay tribute some too dey talk about hayford and his foolishness pic.twitter.com/LdEr1FL09H
Auntie Muni worry me, I buy the waakye norr wey I hear the news so I put the waakye aside grab an ice cold one. https://t.co/J6Jn9HpiPf pic.twitter.com/8wXRDDgFNo
— KOBBE_BRYAN (@_Tukilee) January 3, 2024

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