Ghanaian gospel musician Evangelist Diana Asamoah has caused a stir after advising her colleague, Empress Gifty, to rethink her plans for her late mother’s funeral.
Empress Gifty, who recently announced the passing of her mother, Evangelist Agnes Aba Annan, a well-known Kumawood actress, is facing a controversial request from Asamoah regarding the funeral location.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Diana Asamoah, who visited Empress Gifty to offer condolences, expressed her displeasure with the funeral arrangements.
According to Diana, Empress Gifty had initially chosen to hold the funeral at an Astroturf facility that was also used for the funeral of Kofi Abban’s mother, facilitated by the outgoing government.
Diana, known for her strong political views and support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), advised her colleague to reconsider the location, stating, “I told her not to go on with it because she didn’t vote for NPP.
She should go to her political party, and they can build her an Astroturf for the funeral.”
This bold statement from Diana Asamoah has sparked heated discussions on social media, with many fans weighing in on the matter.
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While some have supported her stance, others have criticized the musician for mixing politics with personal grief.
The warning has prompted further debate on the intersection of politics and public events, especially when it involves well-known public figures like Empress Gifty.
As the funeral preparations continue, Empress Gifty has not publicly responded to Diana’s warning, and it remains to be seen whether she will reconsider the venue or choose an alternative.
The drama surrounding the funeral plans highlights the growing influence of political affiliations in even the most personal of events in Ghana.