Yesterday, the family and friends of the late Ebony Reigns gathered at the Osu Cemetery to mark the eighth anniversary of her passing.
The solemn visit was led by her parents, Nana Opoku Kwarteng and Beatrice Oppong, who were joined by close relatives to honour the memory of the late singer. The family laid a wreath on her tomb as part of the commemoration.
Dressed in all-black attire and holding a walking stick, Nana Opoku Kwarteng shared a few words at his daughter’s graveside.
In an emotional moment, he sprayed her tomb and called on her spirit to bestow favour on family members and friends who continue to honour her memory.
Ebony’s mother, Beatrice Oppong, was visibly overcome with emotion during the visit. At one point, she struggled to remain on her feet and bent over her daughter’s tomb in grief, reflecting the enduring pain of losing her child.
Speaking during the commemoration, Ebony’s sister, Happy Opoku Kwarteng, said remembering and celebrating the late musician has become an annual ritual for the family.
“We will continue to honour her every year,” she indicated, emphasising the family’s commitment to keeping Ebony’s memory alive.
Ebony Reigns tragically lost her life on February 8, 2018, at the age of 20 just eight days before her 21st birthday.
She died in a fatal car accident while travelling from Sunyani to Accra in her black Jeep after visiting her mother.
She was in the company of her close friend, Franky Kuri (Francisca Maame Yaa Teboa Nkansah), and Lance Corporal Francis Atsu Vondee, a Ghana Air Force officer. All three occupants lost their lives in the crash.
At the time of her death, Ebony was at the peak of her burgeoning music career.
Her impact on the Ghanaian music industry was further cemented when she was posthumously awarded the Artiste of the Year at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), making history as one of the few artists to receive the honour after their passing.
Eight years on, Ebony Reigns’ legacy continues to resonate with fans and loved ones, as her family keeps her memory alive through annual remembrance ceremonies.
