By Kofi Owusu,Samuel Obour
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Veteran Ghanaian media personality George Clifford Owusu has reportedly passed awayNews of the entertainment journalist’s sudden demise was announced on social media on Saturday, September 20, 2025Many of George Clifford Owusu’s colleagues and friends, including Abeiku Santana, Rex Omar and Kofi Okyere-Darko, have mourned his demise
Renowned Ghanaian entertainment journalist George Clifford Owusu has reportedly passed away.
Rumours of the veteran media personality’s reported demise emerged on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with some of his colleagues, including Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, later confirming the unfortunate news on social media.
The cause of George Clifford Owusu’s sudden demise is unknown, with some reports claiming that he had been battling a short illness.
The passing of the award-winning entertainment journalist, who, through his Beatwaves channel, promoted the Ghanaian creative arts industry, comes as a massive loss in the media space.
Below is the social media post confirming the demise of George Clifford Owusu:
Who was George Clifford Owusu?
George Clifford Owusu was a veteran journalist who served as the entertainment editor at the prominent Ghanaian media platform, Daily Guide.
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, he was honoured with the Best Entertainment Journalist/Blogger Award at the Musicians’ Organisation Global (MUSIGLO) event held at the Prestige Suite Hotel in Osu, Accra.
The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger and other top names in the entertainment industry were also present at the maiden award ceremony in Ghana.
In 2024, he expressed interest in entering politics. He declared his intention to contest for the Akyem Swedru parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the December 7 elections.
Despite his public declaration, George Clifford Owusu, who had been in the media space for over 20 years, was unsuccessful in his attempt to get on the ballot of the elections, which was won by the incumbent Member of Parliament, Kennedy Osei Nyarko of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Okyeame Amoako Darkwa passes away
George Clifford Owusu’s demise comes days after his colleague, Okyeame Amoako Darkwa, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The Adom TV presenter, who was a prominent figure in the media’s campaign in the fight against illegal mining in Ghana, died after battling illness for a long period.
Okyeame Amoako Darkwa’s colleagues, including Kofi Adoma Nwanwani and Saeed Hamid Jallo, among others, mourned his untimely demise with emotional tributes on social media.
Ghanaians mourn George Clifford Owusu’s demise
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users and prominent media personalities, including the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, below:
Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey commented:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my brother and friend, Clifford. For over 23 years, he has been more than a friend, a constant support, and a shining light in the arts and tourism space. May the angels of God carry you home safely. May the spirit of God comfort his family and grant them strength in this difficult time.”
Kofi Okyere-Darko said:
“Eeeeeeeeei. It’s getting scary now.”
Nana Yaw Manteaw wrote:
“Oh, how? He sent me a message a few weeks ago 😳.”
Akufo-Addo mourns Kantanka after his demise
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Akufo-Addo mourned Kantanka, days after his demise, with an emotional tribute.
In a video, the former president and top NPP officials visited the late inventor’s residence and commiserated with his grieving family.
Nana Akufo-Addo recounted his past relationship with the late Apostle Safo Kantanka, whom he represented as his personal lawyer years ago.
Source: YEN.com.gh