In Ghana, unique coffins tell the story of the deceased
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Ghana
Society & Lifestyle

Frédérick Teiko Ofori, a Ghanaian musician, was buried in a guitar-shaped coffin, reflecting his passion for music. His funeral took place in Adjen Kotoku Amoama, near Accra, where figurative coffins have become a common practice to celebrate the lives of the deceased. These elaborate funeral creations are particularly popular in the Ga communities around the capital.
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