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Nana Addo, Mahama Lead Tributes for Ebony Reigns

By Justice Dzido
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President Nana Akufo-Addo and former President John Mahama have paid tribute to Dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns who died in a car crash at Mankranso in the Ashanti Region on Thursday.

The twenty-year-old starlet, whose real name is Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, was returning from Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region when the Jeep she was travelling in collided with a VIP bus, according to police.

A number of Ghanaians took to social media to express their condolences to Ebony’s family and eulogize the artiste, including the President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo who tweeted on Friday: “Saddened by the news of the death of the young, but extremely talented female artiste, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, aka Ebony Reigns”

Former President John Dramani Mahama also tweeted, expressing his sorrow at the death of the artiste and his love for one of her most popular songs ‘Maame hw3’

This was followed from by tributes from Vice President, Mahamadu Bawumia.

Fatal accident

Ebony was travelling with three other people, two of whom have also been confirmed dead. The two include a young lady, Ebony’s assistant, and a man in military uniform believed to be a soldier.

The driver of the Jeep survived the crash, but is currently unconscious and receiving treatment, according to police.

Known for her risqué onstage acts and vivacious performances, Ebony captivated Ghanaians with her hit singles which included Maame Hwԑ, Kupe, Poison and Sponsor.

Celebrities mourn

Other celebrities have also tweeted about their shock at her death and sympathized with her family and loved ones.

Source: Citifmonline

 

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