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Diasporia News of Friday, 18 January 2008

Source: Che Masinini, Special correspondent to Uhuru Times

Two Ghanaian Women die in LA

In what can be described as un-precedented and "mysterious circumstances", two Ghanaian women died recently in the City of Los Angeles, within a few days from each other - one during her sleep and the other at a hospital - throwing the Ghanaian Community into un-precedented mourning, according to visiting Presidential Candidate and Leader of Uhuru People's Party (UPP), "Osagyefo" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor".

Associate Reverend Mrs. August, wife of Reverend August described by many Ghanaians as a "Saint on Earth" died in a Hospital while Mrs. Christie Akwaboah, a Seamstress for the "People", especially for Africans Rich and Famous, known for her Angelic Heart and "Good Samaritan Spirit," passed away in her sleep.

On Friday, January 18, 2008, the Ghanaian Community in Los Angeles will view the body of Mrs. Christie Akwaboah at the Angelus Funeral Home in Los Angeles and thereafter, bid farewell to her departed Soul at a funeral rite on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the Hollywood Park Casino on Century Blvd and Prairie in Inglewwod, according to sources.

The Ghanaian Community in Los Angeles, will also view the body of Associate Reverend Mrs. August, wife of Reverend August on February 02, 2008 at the Angelus Funeral Home in Los angeles, and bid farewell to her with a funeral rite on Saturday, February 03, 2008, at 4041 South Morten, Los Angeles, California - (opposite the Magic Johnson Theatre)