The Redemption Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Chicago was transformed into a sanctuary of reverence and radiant gratitude on April 25, 2025, as the Ghanaian community gathered to celebrate the extraordinary life of Obaapanin Janet Kwartemaa, who completed her earthly journey at 95. What unfolded was not […]
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Chicago Ghanaian Community Honors the Life of Mercy Ama Afra Atakorah With Unprecedented Weekday Support
Sankofaonline The Ghanaian community in Chicago once again demonstrated its unity, compassion, and unwavering sense of family as crowds gathered in extraordinary numbers to honor the life of Mercy Ama Afrah Atakorah, who passed away suddenly on February 18th at the age of 48. Despite the celebrations of life falling […]
Barima Kwasi Agyepong, Krontihene of Okuapeman Fekuw, Laid to Rest in Chicago
By Sankofaonline Staff Writer Chicago’s Ghanaian community stood united in grief and reverence this past weekend as it bid a royal farewell to Barima Kwasi Agyepong, the Krontihene of Okuapeman Fekuw of Chicago. A man whose humility, cultural pride, and devotion to unity defined his life and leadership. His sudden […]
Chicago Ghanaian Community Mourns the Royal Transition of Barima Kwasi Agyepong
Sankofaonline The Ghanaian community in Chicago is preparing to honor the life and legacy of Barima Kwasi Agyepong, who transitioned at the age of 48. His sudden passing has stirred deep sorrow among family, friends, and the wider community, many of whom remember him for his humility, cultural pride, and […]
Chicago Community Raises Over $63,000 to Support Family of Late IIT Graduate Student Felix Owusu
The Ghanaian community in Chicago, along with supporters across the United States and around the world, has united in an extraordinary display of compassion following the tragic death of Mr. Felix Owusu, a 37‑year‑old graduate student at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Felix lost his life in a devastating […]







