Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Our community mourns the loss of a cherished spirit, Abena Konadu Acheampong, fondly known as Gucci Mama. She passed away yesterday after bravely battling a prolonged illness. Gucci Mama was a name that sparkled with her zest for life—vibrant, outgoing, and ever-present in community activities. Her infectious energy and unwavering […]
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He passed away at 7:35 am at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the Pope’s death, describing him […]
April 5, 2025 – Chicago, Illinois: It was a deeply solemn day at Leak and Son’s Funeral Home on 7838 S. Cottage Grove, as over 500 attendees gathered to pay their final respects to the late Reverend Dexter Gabriel Abankwa. The air was heavy with grief and remembrance as a […]
Today, March 29, 2025, President Mahama and Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, paid their respects to the late Elder Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo (KAMA) in Suhyen-Koforidua. The renowned businessman and traditional leader passed away on November 1, 2024, at the age of 74, leaving behind a […]
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin joined the family to bid farewell to the late Ambassador Simon Sonia Puli. This gesture highlights the respect and admiration held for Ambassador Puli’s dedication to Ghana’s diplomatic service. Ambassador Simon Sonia Puli, a renowned Ghanaian diplomat, has left an indelible […]
