Accra, Ghana – The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, signed the official book of condolence for veteran actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey after the artist’s death on 26 August 2026 at age 89.
Grace Nortey, whose career spanned theatre, television and film, was widely regarded as a cultural icon whose performances resonated with multiple generations of Ghanaian audiences.
Her family has announced a burial service for Saturday, 31 October 2026, to be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.
Minister’s tribute
“Rest in perfect peace, Mother. Writing in this book was not easy. One of the many mothers we have as creatives,”
In her entry, Gomashie recalled regularly visiting Nortey while she was alive and highlighted the actress’s habit of praying for the nation. The minister noted that Grace often prayed for the President, believing he cared for her.
Colleagues, fans and members of the creative community have issued tributes, emphasizing Nortey’s influence on younger performers. Authorities confirm that the burial service will proceed as scheduled.
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