William Opare: Veteran Ghanaian Actor Resurfaces, Bids Farewell to Late Mother at Her Burial Service
- William Opare resurfaced in public for the first time after his long hiatus from the Ghanaian movie industry
- In a video, the veteran actor and his sister bid farewell to their late mother, Mrs Alice Lydia Opare, at her burial service on Sunday, June 29, 2025
- William Opare's appearance at his late mother's burial service triggered reactions from many Ghanaians on social media
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Veteran Ghanaian actor William Opare has resurfaced on the public scene after many years out of the movie industry.
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On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the actor was spotted with his sister, Irene Opare, at the burial service of their late mother, Mrs Alice Lydia Opare, who was 92, at the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church on Hansen Road, Accra.
Many people, including the film director and head of production at UTV Ghana, Mr Roger Quartey, attended the burial service to commiserate with William and Irene Opare and their family as they bid farewell to their late mother.
In a series of videos shared by renowned blogger Nkonkonsa on his official Instagram page, the veteran Ghanaian actor sported an all-white outfit as he and his family arrived at the church for the commencement of the burial service.
He exchanged pleasantries with some guests before the mortal remains of his late mother, Mrs Alice Lydia Opare, arrived at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
During the burial service, Irene Opare's beautiful daughter, with veteran broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi, Fafa Kayi, and the rest of the grandchildren, read emotional tributes to honour the memory of their late grandmother.
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William Opare also read an emotional tribute in honour of his late mother, who was a professional teacher until she retired at 70. His tribute left his sister shedding tears as she remembered her special moments with their mother.
William Opare's sighting at his late mother's funeral made a rare public appearance for the veteran actor, who has been inactive in the film industry for many years.
William Opare's acting career in Ghana
William Opare, along with his sister, Irene Opare, were prominent stars in the movie business from the 2000s to the 2010s.
The veteran actor starred in numerous movies alongside top actors like Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Prince David Osei, Gavivina Tamakloe, Oboy Salinko, Pascaline Edwards, Fred Amugi, Nii Saka Brown and William Addo.
Most of his prominent movies include Dons in Sakawa, Sikawura, The Mask, Girls Connection, Bleeding Love, Pirates of the Night and others.
The videos from William Opare's mother's burial service are below:
William Opare led his siblings and other family members to read the biography of their late mother.
William Opare's sister, Irene Opare, had an emotional moment as she bid farewell to her mother as the remains were carried away in a hearse
William Opare's niece and daughter of Kwami Sefa Kayi led the reading of the tribute by the grandchildren.
William Opare's public appearance stirs reactions
The emergence of William Opare on social media triggered many reactions online. While some wondered where he had been, others joined in to mourn with Opare and his family. YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
penny_wise_gh commented:
"Condolences to Irene and her brother William Opare. 🕊️."
tawia_kojo said:
"The best actor to play a wicked King. 😂."
Khenstone wrote:
"Longest time. He and his sister are very solid."
spartanpolly1 feared William Opare back in the days:
"The man I feared most way back in Kumawood movies. 😂."
obaapajee observed that the actor was looking healthy:
"He looks good and healthy. 🙏."
efyaboatengmimi was happy to see him doing well:
"Feels good to see them doing well. We thank God. ❤️❤️."
sophiaantwi96 wondered:
"😮Eeiiii, where has he been?"
Daniel Adeleye returns to Ghana for funeral
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daniel Adeleye returned to Ghana for his late father's funeral service after many years in the UK.
In an interview with Zionfelix, the veteran Kumawood actor shared details about his father's demise and burial on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Daniel Adeleye also invited his colleagues in the Ghanaian movie industry to attend the funeral and support him to bid farewell to his late father.
Source: YEN.com.gh
