President Nana Akufo-Addo and former President John Mahama have paid tribute to Dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns who died in a car crash at Mankranso in the Ashanti Region on Thursday.
The twenty-year-old starlet, whose real name is Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, was returning from Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region when the Jeep she was travelling in collided with a VIP bus, according to police.
A number of Ghanaians took to social media to express their condolences to Ebony’s family and eulogize the artiste, including the President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo who tweeted on Friday: “Saddened by the news of the death of the young, but extremely talented female artiste, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, aka Ebony Reigns”
Saddened by the news of the death of the young, but extremely talented female artiste, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, aka Ebony Reigns.
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) February 9, 2018
Former President John Dramani Mahama also tweeted, expressing his sorrow at the death of the artiste and his love for one of her most popular songs ‘Maame hw3’
RIP #Ebony.
A talented life cut short.
My favourite track on domestic violence and relationships, “maame hwe”.— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) February 9, 2018
This was followed from by tributes from Vice President, Mahamadu Bawumia.
My deepest condolences to the family of the songstress Priscilla Opoku-kwarteng known in the entertainment industry as @ebony_reigns and the families of the other two who lost their lives in the gory accident at Mankraso, last night.
May their souls rest in peace .
— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) February 9, 2018
Fatal accident
Ebony was travelling with three other people, two of whom have also been confirmed dead. The two include a young lady, Ebony’s assistant, and a man in military uniform believed to be a soldier.
The driver of the Jeep survived the crash, but is currently unconscious and receiving treatment, according to police.
Known for her risqué onstage acts and vivacious performances, Ebony captivated Ghanaians with her hit singles which included Maame Hwԑ, Kupe, Poison and Sponsor.
Celebrities mourn
Other celebrities have also tweeted about their shock at her death and sympathized with her family and loved ones.
Rest well ebony , I hope they are happy now !!
— Dr.Sonnie Badu D.D (@SonnieBaduuk) February 9, 2018
We’re going to be sad for a very long time…. R.I.P Ebony..
— Badman Magnom (@MagnomBeats) February 9, 2018
I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ebony. I pray that the Lord comforts them in this hard time. Let’s kindly desist from circulating photos and videos of the incident. #RIPEBONY pic.twitter.com/onU3EYk5c1
— Joe mettle (@jmettle) February 9, 2018
R.I.P @Ebony_Reigns 😔😔😔😔 My heart goes out to her family. #LastShow pic.twitter.com/QxvRmWMhQy
— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) February 9, 2018
Suzzy Williams, Terry Bonchaka, Ghetto KB ,Vybrant faya……Ebony 😭😭😭😭😭
The good dies young? This must stop!
Jesus protect us please 😭😭
— DKB EBONY 😭😭😭 (@dkbghana) February 9, 2018
Sorry Ebony ❤️
— Pappy Kojo (@PAPPYKOJO) February 9, 2018
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By: Farida Yusif/citifmonline.com/Ghana