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VIDEO: How Rawlings’ children ‘queued up’ to bid their late grandma farewell

The Rawlings family has been under the media’s lens for years for various reasons, but notably for a political one.

The four children of the former President of the Republic, Jerry John Rawlings and his wife Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, namely Zanetor, Yaa Asantewaa, Amina and Kimathi Rawlings who is the only male child have also not been spared from the media’s lens.

Following the death of the former president’s mother, Victoria Agbotui, all the four siblings thronged the State House, clad in white attire to pay their last respect to their late grandmother.

The eldest among the children, Zanetor Rawlings, is captured laying a wreath as a way paying respect to their late grandmother.

Led by his three sisters, notable among them is only son of the former president, Kimathi Rawlings who appears to have gained some social media attention following his long absence in the media spectacle.

Madam Agbotui, born on September 9, 1919, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020, two weeks after she marked her 101st birthday. She was once the head of the catering department at the presidency during former president Rawlings’ era.

She left behind four siblings and three children.

Watch the video 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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