Reports claiming the death of veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei have surfaced on social media, but her reported passing has not yet been independently confirmed by credible sources as of Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The 63-year-old gospel legend recently made headlines after she was reported missing in Accra.

Bernice Offei was last seen on September 1 around Nyaho-Tamakloe Street in Agbogba, Accra, prompting an urgent search by her family, friends and members of the gospel music community.

She was subsequently found safe on September 2, bringing relief to her loved ones and fans. Citi Newsroom and ModernGhana both reported her safe return, although details about where she was found and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance were not publicly disclosed.

Bernice Offei is one of Ghana's respected gospel musicians, with a career spanning several decades. She is widely known for inspirational songs including “Hold On,” “Life Is Short,” “Kaa She Gbeyei,” “Odo A Wodo Mi Nti,” “Nyame Kokroko,” “N’adom Ara Kwa,” “Don Bi Rebo” and “Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen.”

She has released albums including Hold On, By Grace, Life, Grateful and Me Ko So. She is also an award-winning musician who has been recognised for her vocal performance and songwriting.

While a social-media claim alleging that the gospel icon has died is circulating, no official confirmation of her death has been located so far.

Fans and the public are therefore being urged to treat the reports with caution until a statement is issued by her family, representatives or a credible news organisation.