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Burial in hometown, black attire: Check out the full details of Christian Atsu’s funeral

Late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu will be buried in his hometown Dogobome in the Greater Accra Region.

Before the burial, the body of the former Chelsea winger will be sent to the Forecourt of the State House for filing pass and last respects.

Per the announcement by the family, the attire for the occasion is black.

On the same day of the burial, the thanksgiving service will be held at the Forecourt of the State House.

His family will meet on Sunday, March 19, 2023 to deliberate on other important matters relative to the Christian Atsu.

President Akufo-Addo and other leading government officials are expected to attend the funeral

Background

Ghanaians were thrown into a state of mourning on Saturday, February 18 after confirmation came that a body retrieved at a rescue site in Hatay, Turkey was that of Christian Atsu.

The rescue team had been frantically looking for Christian Atsu after he went missing following an earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6.

His body was subsequently flown to Ghana where a short ceremony was performed to welcome him into the country.

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who was the leading government official at the ceremony said the government was going to collaborate with the family to give Atsu a befitting funeral.

A one week ceremony was held on March 4 for him.

Check out the details below

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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