Ghana has come to a standstill, as the whole country has been united in grief to lay to rest eight patriots who died in the tragic August 6 helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Today, August 15, 2025, a state funeral is being held at Independence Square in Accra, bringing together high-profile political dignitaries, bereaved families, and citizens from all walks of life to honour the memory of the fallen heroes.

The entertainment fraternity is also well represented, with several notable stakeholders present in full force.

Let’s take a look at some entertainment personalities present at the funeral ceremony

Helicopter Tragedy: Entertainment personalities captured at the wreath-laying ceremony

Abla Dzifa Gomashie

Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Member of Parliament for the Ketu South Constituency and former Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has been spotted at the ceremony, captured in a solemn mood.

Clad in an all-black outfit, Dzifa Gomashie, who has not hidden her grief since the tragic incident, is at the event to pay her last respects to her deceased colleagues.

Members of Parliament and Ministers of State arrive at Black Star Square to pay their final respects to the six fallen countrymen. #ghanaweb#ghanawebtv pic.twitter.com/d0OlR2I0G4

— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025

Kwame A Plus

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has also been captured in attendance. A Plus, was captured in the company of his wife, Akosua Vee at the event.

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, arrives with his wife at the state funeral for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash at Black Star Square#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv#GhanaMourns#news pic.twitter.com/7x0mm4SXjp

— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025

Cecilia Marfo

Gospel singer, Cecilia Marfo, also arrived at Independence Square in a solemn state, clad in a long blue-and-black straight dress with white polka dots.

She was also there to honour the memory of the deceased.

Cecilia Marfo spotted at Black Star Square for the state funeral, draped in solemn elegance as she joins mourners in honoring the 8 departed souls#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv pic.twitter.com/Z7Q1cUHsp0

— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025

Nacee

Gospel singer and songwriter Nana Osei, popularly known as Nacee, is also in attendance at the service.

Prior to this, Nacee shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, honouring the eight statesmen.

He accompanied the message with his song Prayer Interlude (Extended Edition), using his music to offer prayers and comfort during this time of national mourning.

Diana Asamoah

Evangelist Diana Asamoah has been spotted in a black ‘kaba and slit’, paired with a matching headscarf and dark sunglasses, as she joined the nation in mourning during the final funeral rites of the eight gallant men who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Evangelist Diana Asamoah arrives at the state funeral for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash at Black Star Square#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv#GhanaMourns#news pic.twitter.com/Nl0PNAWu5N

— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) August 15, 2025

Ebi Bright

Actress cum politician, Ebi Bright, has been captured at the ceremony, wearing a black ‘kaba and slit’ with a matching headwrap.

Grief-stricken, she joined other mourners to pay her final respects.

Gyakie, Selassie Ibrahim, and Kofi Adjorlorlo join dignitaries at the state funeral for the 8 victims of the helicopter crash.#PulseNews pic.twitter.com/WxSJ6vTmHS

— Pulse Ghana (@PulseGhana) August 15, 2025

In unity and respect, Gyakie and Jack Alolome bid farewell to the eight brave heroes#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/I6dh7DdJ5G

— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) August 15, 2025

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