The final farewell for veteran Ghanaian actor Mawuli Yao Semevo occurs today, Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 9:00 am.
A burial service will be held at the National Theatre in Accra, after which he will be laid to rest at Whuti in the Anloga District of the Volta Region.
Ahead of the burial, a solemn vigil was held last Thursday, March 27, at the National Theatre in Mawuli Semevo’s honor.
The event brought together industry players, family, friends, and admirers who gathered to celebrate his life and contributions to the Ghanaian creative arts industry.
Emotional tributes were read by key figures in the industry, including veteran actor David Dontoh and the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Ablah Dzifa Gomashie.
The Ghanaian film industry continues to mourn the loss of the seasoned actor, who passed away following a tragic domestic fire accident. The incident occurred on Friday, February 7, at his residence at the Adenta SSNIT flats.
Mawuli Semevo was known for his compelling performances and long-standing contribution to the Ghanaian film and theatre space. His death is a great loss to the creative arts fraternity.
Family, friends, colleagues in the arts industry, and well-wishers are expected to gather to pay their last respects at the National Theatre before his final journey to Whuti.
Prominent Personalities Attend Mawuli Semevo’s Funeral
Prominent personalities gathered at the National Theatre to pay their last respects during the funeral rites of late actor Mawuli Semevo.
Among the attendees were Minority leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts Dzifa Gomashie, playwright and media personality George Quaye, and others.
The individuals were dressed in all-black attire as they showed solidarity with the bereaved family and honored the late actor’s memory.
More to come…
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