Ghanaian Woman 'Swims' In Money At A Funeral, Viral Video Excites Many

Ghanaian Woman 'Swims' In Money At A Funeral, Viral Video Excites Many

  • Two Ghanaian women caused a stir and mesmerised guests at a wedding with a spectacular display
  • While dancing at the event, one of the women sprayed cash on her friend who ended up lying on the ground and swimming in the cash
  • Netizens who saw the post were overwhelmed with excitement and commended the women for their display

A funeral meant for mourning took an unexpected turn when two Ghanaian women turned the event into a lively celebration, dancing and spraying cash on each other.

In the trending footage, one of the women can be seen energetically dancing while her friend joyfully sprays her with money.

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Ghanaian woman delights as friend sprays cash on her. Image source: Yawadwenpa
Source: TikTok

In Ghana, funerals often blend mourning with celebration, as families honour the lives of their loved ones with music, dance, and displays of wealth.

However, moments like these continue to trigger debates about the evolving nature of funeral traditions.

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The women's excitement escalated when one of them dramatically fell to the ground, seemingly "swimming" in the piles of cash scattered around.

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Funerals are moments to reflect on life.
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The extravagant display left onlookers in awe as they watched the pair revel in the moment.

Watch the video below:

Women spraying cash at funeral stir reactions

Social media users have reacted strongly to the video, with opinions divided on the appropriateness of such celebrations at a funeral.

While some praised the women for bringing joy to a sorrowful occasion, others criticised their actions as disrespectful.

@Sunshine wrote:

"What is that on her neck pls, is it a neck chain or something about tradition and culture."

@Micky darling wrote:

"They will gather all the money back to where it belongs. Ekuo sika."

@Maame Dapaah wrote:

"Like I want to join ooo, but my Mum is dead . Meaning."

@Dorothy Dwomoh wrote:

"Please, how can I join?"

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@Lydia_Osei wrote:

"Ashantis we make everything unique and beautiful."

@Nana akua wrote:

"So what is the meaning of this?"

@soljabee wrote:

"Pls kindly go to the funeral ground and ask them. Thank u."

@kwame356ag1 wrote:

"Wen ur wife is in hmm."

@Sezy Caro wrote:

"If u marry this kinda man boiiiiii."

@Kofi Abanga Jnr. wrote:

"All what they know the way you get time for funeral please get the same time for your husband na divorce aso nte."

@Grace wrote:

"Please I want to join the team so if you can help me."

@user8138017196592 wrote:

"Right now go check person dey street wey he angry wey committee dey here dey spray money on some one mum funeral like this."

@Josh wrote:

"Hmm, father Lord, bless me with only money."

@Sexzy baby wrote:

"Please, I want to join I am at Accra."

@FABRIC SHOP IN ASESEWA wrote:

"Now funerals in Ghana are more functioning than weddings."

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@Anthonycudjoe245 wrote:

"Ashantis and funerals 😂😂😂 a funeral is more important to them than University."

Empress Gifty prepares grounds for mum's funeral

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian singer Empress Gifty was spotted in Tema ramping up preparations for her mother's funeral on January 18.

Her mother, a veteran Kumawood actress who appeared in several commercials, passed away last year at the age 70.

Social media videos of Empress Gifty on the grounds ahead of her mother's funeral have since surfaced.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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