Chef Ezzy: Oheneba Jude, Chef Smith, Akonoba, Others Mourn Late Friend
- Chef Ezzy, a former employee of Aba Dope's Food Gist who died after a fatal bike accident, has been buried
- The viral chef's tragic death has thrown scores of Ghana's online personalities into deep mourning
- Oheneba Jude, Chef Smith and Akonoba were among the several TikTok stars seen at Chef Ezzy's funeral
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Mark Oppong Anokye, aka Chef Ezzy, a 25-year-old chef who died in a fatal accident, was buried on June 28, after his funeral in Kumasi.
Source: TikTok
Scenes from the heartbreaking moments as scores of Ghana's top TikTok stars mourn the deceased chef have surfaced on social media.
Chef Ezzy, when alive, worked with Ghanaian socialite and entrepreneur Aba Dope at the latter's 24-hour Food Gist restaurant as a kitchen staff member.
The socialite has established that Chef Ezzy was one of her loyal employees who transitioned into a new chef role at a resort outside of Accra shortly before his demise.
Reports indicated that he began a new role working with Chef Smith, a culinary expert who gained fame for his failed Guinness World Records cooking marathon attempt after his stint with Aba Dope.
Celebrities attend Chef Ezzy's funeral service
The chef was spotted in Kwadaso for his late colleague's funeral. In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the chef was seen holding hands with viral food content creator and Onua TV's reality TV show Edziban.
The viral sensations were seen visibly distressed, crying with the deceased's family members at the funeral.
Akonoba, known for his viral content mimicking the daily lives of typical Ghanaian women, was also at Chef Ezzy's funeral.
Oheneba Jude, Chef Smith and Akonoba's heartbreaking moments as they mourn their late friend have got many fans emotional.
Ghanaians mourn Chef Ezzy after his passing
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Chef Ezzy's funeral, which was attended by Oheneba Jude, Akonoba and Chef Smith.
Charitable Deblinkz 25 said:
"Our big chef is gone forever and forever hmmm, may ur soul rest in peace 🪦 😭😭😭🪦."
Kafui Dey wrote:
"One day, we will leave this world behind. So we should leave a life which we will be remembered for, as the singer says. May his soul rest in peace 🙏"
stellaboatengbrak noted:
"I don't even know what is going on nowadays kraaa. God is our protector always."
⭐️🇬🇭⭐️₭฿ ฿Ø₳₭ɎɆ⭐️
"Eii this year too hmmm why young people hmm."
a&l universal collection 👗👖
"Oooh am very very send this afternoon oo aaaah 😫😭 Awww my confidence 🥺🥺🥺."
Kumawood stars mourn with Komfo Kolegae
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Dr Likee, Diana Asamoah and other Kumawood stars had been spotted at Komfo Kolegae's mother's one-week observance.
The actor, known for his roles as a traditional priest, announced his mother's passing on June 12, 2025. He was inconsolable, switching between weeping and greetings.
The actor's later mother, Madam Afia Pokuaa, was said to have died only a few weeks after he celebrated her on Mother's Day with a post on his official TikTok account.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
