Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The Ghanaian community in Chicago has been struck by tragedy once again following the sudden death of Mercy Ama Afrah Atakorah, who passed away on February 18th at the age of 48. Mercy was the beloved daughter of Nana and Mrs. Atakorah Amaniampong, a wife to Akwasi Gambrah, and a […]
By Sankofaonline.com News Desk Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. leaves behind a legacy that stretches far beyond Chicago’s streets, touching movements, nations, and generations that drew strength from his unwavering pursuit of justice. A son of the West Side whose voice rose to global prominence, he championed the poor, defended […]
The family of the late Togbe Mike Anku Gatu, affectionately known as Master Gatu, has formally announced the funeral arrangements for the distinguished retired educationist, who passed away at the age of 85. Togbe Mike Anku Gatu, fondly known as Master Gatu, leaves behind a legacy woven into the very […]
The family of Ebo Taylor has announced the death of the legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and bandleader at the age of 90. Born Deroy Taylor in Cape Coast in 1936, the musician became a foundational figure in the development of highlife music, rising to prominence in the late 1950s and […]
South Holland, Illinois — January 31, 2026. A wave of grief swept through the home of the late Kontihene of the Okuapeman Fekuw of Chicago, Nana Kwasi Agyepong, as members of the Ewe Association of Metropolitan Chicago arrived to commiserate with the bereaved family and the Okuapeman community. What began […]
