The late Bernice Offei
Gospel musician, Bernice Offei, had been battling dementia for between four and five years before her death at age 63, her former manager, Kwasi Ernest, has disclosed.
Kwasi Ernest said the condition had severely affected the singer’s memory and ability to perform some everyday activities, including finding her way home.
Speaking on Max TV, he explained that Bernice Offei’s condition had progressed to the point where she could become confused and disoriented.
“For four to five years, she had been battling dementia that affected her brain. When someone is sick with dementia, it affects the daily life of the person,” he said.
According to him, the singer’s disappearance occurred when her condition was triggered, leaving her unable to locate her residence.
He said the family initially searched for her privately but later made the situation public when their efforts failed to locate her.
“She left home and the ailment was triggered, so she couldn’t locate her house. After the initial search by the family wasn’t yielding results, they made the search public and they later found her,” he added.
Bernice Offei was reportedly taken to hospital after she was found, but her condition deteriorated and she died on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Kwasi Ernest, who managed the singer during part of her career, also described her as a disciplined, God-fearing woman who lived by the faith she professed.
He said Bernice Offei’s Christianity went beyond preaching, as she made a conscious effort to practice the values she believed in.
Her death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans and admirers, who continue to celebrate her contribution to Ghana’s gospel music industry.