Funerals are a big deal in Ghana and it is not uncommon, in some parts, for a ceremony to last up to seven days, drawing thousands of crowds adorned in flowing red and black robes and gold jewelry.

In Ghana today, funerals are no longer just solemn farewells to the departed. They have become grand spectacles stages where ...

Explore the fascinating tradition of fantasy coffins in Ghana, where unique caskets symbolize the deceased's identity, aspirations, and cultural heritage. Learn how this artistry honors life and ...

It’s hard to miss the coffin shaped like an old Nokia brick phone at the entrance of the sunlit workshop on the outskirts of Accra. Here, on a busy road next to Ghana’s Atlantic coastline, Eric Kpakpo ...

ACCRA, Ghana — A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with the national flag. These are just some of Ghana's fantasy coffins, known as Abebuo, which translates to “proverb.” Each ...

The funeral of the late boxer Ernest Akushey popularly known as Bahubali has been scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025.

The eldest daughter of the late Jerry Rawlings, a former president of Ghana, has warned against scammers using fake social media accounts that claim to be raising funds for her father's funeral. The ...

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with the national flag. These are just some of Ghana’s fantasy coffins, known as Abebuo, which translates to “proverb.” ...