Daily Guide staff who attended the one week observance of the late George Clifford Owusu
The management and staff of the Daily Guide Network on Saturday joined family, friends, and colleagues to commemorate the one-week observance of the late George Clifford Owusu, a long-serving entertainment journalist with the Daily Guide newspaper.
The solemn ceremony drew a large gathering of relatives, media practitioners, and figures from the Ghana’s creative industry who came together to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the nation’s most respected showbiz writers.
Staff of the Daily Guide Network, where Clifford worked for many years, turned out in full force to mourn their departed colleague, whose professionalism, warmth, and commitment to promoting Ghanaian entertainment left an enduring mark on the industry.
Among the many who attended were the Acting President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, who led a delegation from the union, as well as veteran musician Sly Collins, President of the Rastafarian Association of Africa Daddy Bosco Ahuma, and former MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour.
They joined other creative arts stakeholders in paying tribute to a journalist who, through his pen and passion, amplified the voices of Ghanaian musicians and helped shape the growth of the local entertainment scene.
Throughout his distinguished career, George Clifford Owusu established himself as a leading figure in entertainment journalism, admired for his factual reporting, insightful analyses, and unwavering dedication to truth and creativity.
His coverage of music, film, and cultural events consistently celebrated Ghana’s artistic talent, both emerging and established.
The one-week observance featured heartfelt tributes, prayers, and songs of reflection in honour of his life’s work and enduring influence on Ghanaian media and culture.
The final funeral rites for the late George Clifford Owusu will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Apenkwa Presbyterian Church in Tesano, Accra.
By Francis Addo