Ghanaian Film Industry Honors Late Actress Beverly Afaglo at Emotional One-Week Memorial Vigil

The Ghanaian creative arts community gathered in a sea of red and black at the Green Flavour Events Centre in Tema on May 30, 2026, to pay tribute to the late actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah. The one-week memorial vigil, held following her passing on May 24 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer, drew a massive crowd of movie stars, musicians, and devoted fans. The evening was marked by a poignant torchlighting ceremony and a symbolic release of white balloons, representing the release of her soul and the lasting legacy of a woman who dedicated over two decades to the nation’s film industry. At just 42 years old, her death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment landscape she helped shape.

During the emotional ceremony, family members shared intimate reflections on the actress's final days and her indomitable spirit. Her brother, Caleb Afaglo, provided a moving account of her resilience, revealing that at one point during her intensive treatment, Beverly chose to stop taking her medication due to the sheer fatigue from constant medical procedures. Despite the physical toll of her illness, Caleb emphasized that she maintained an unwavering faith until the end. Her husband, Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster, was visibly overcome with emotion as he recounted their love story—which began with a chance encounter at a beach event—and praised her as a hardworking professional and a fiercely protective mother to their two daughters.

Beverly Afaglo’s passing leaves a significant void in Ghanaian cinema, where she was celebrated for her versatile performances in iconic productions such as 'Return of Beyonce', 'Crime to Christ', and 'Girls Connection'. Throughout the vigil, colleagues from the creative arts industry highlighted her vibrancy and passion, describing her as a powerhouse whose talent inspired a generation of actors. The gathering served as a testament to the deep respect she commanded, with the industry coming together to support her family during this difficult period of mourning.

The Afaglo and Baah families have officially announced that the final funeral rites for the late actress will be held on August 7, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Lashibi Funeral Home in the Greater Accra Region. As the industry prepares for this final farewell, the ongoing outpouring of support from the creative community continues to reinforce the profound impact Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah made during her twenty-year career in the spotlight.