Ghana Actress Beverly Afaglo Dies at 42 as Tributes Pour In

Ghanaian actress, television personality and entrepreneur Beverly Afaglo has died at the age of 42, prompting tributes across the country’s entertainment industry after confirmation from her husband, musician Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster.

ACCRA, Ghana — Beverly Afaglo, one of the familiar faces of Ghanaian film and television during the late 2000s and early 2010s, has died at the age of 42.

Her death was confirmed on Sunday by her husband, Choirmaster, in a statement shared on social media.

He wrote, “My heart shattered beyond words over the death of my beloved wife Beverly Afaglo.”

“It would have been just four more days to your birthday, but I guess the Lord wanted to celebrate with you, so He called you.”

The cause of death has not officially been disclosed.

Afaglo, born on May 28, 1983, built a career spanning acting, television and entrepreneurship, becoming a recognisable figure within Ghana’s entertainment industry for nearly two decades.

She rose to prominence through appearances in several popular Ghanaian films including Girls Connection, Crime to Christ, Return of Beyonce, The Game, Single Six and About to Wed, earning a following among audiences during a period of rapid growth in local film and television production.

Beyond acting, she was also known for her television appearances, business ventures and strong public engagement with fans through social media and lifestyle content.

In recent years, she remained active in entrepreneurship, including hospitality and property-related ventures in Accra, while continuing to work on film and media projects.

In a 2019 interview with JoyNews, Afaglo spoke publicly about cancer in her family, revealing that both her father and sister had died from the disease and encouraging people to prioritise early screening and treatment.

Following news of her death, tributes poured in from colleagues, entertainment figures and fans across social media platforms. Former Ghana Film Authority Chief Executive Juliet Asante described Afaglo as generous, resilient and deeply committed to Ghana’s creative industry.

Silverbird Cinemas also expressed condolences to her family, describing her death as a major loss to Ghana’s entertainment sector. Media personality Stacy Amoateng and actress Rosemond Brown were among public figures who paid tribute online.

Entertainment analysts say Afaglo belonged to a generation of actors who helped sustain audience interest in Ghanaian commercial cinema during a transitional era for the country’s film industry, particularly as television and digital entertainment platforms expanded across West Africa.

Choirmaster described his wife as “my strength, my happiness, and the reason my life felt complete,” adding that her memory would remain with him forever.

“I promise to take care and continue everything we planned and started. Until my last breath, you will remain in my heart forever,” he wrote.

Her death comes days before her 43rd birthday.

Afaglo leaves behind her husband, children and a career that made her one of the recognisable personalities of modern Ghanaian entertainment.