Music fans in Ghana are mourning the passing of dancehall/Afrobeats artist, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, known by the stage name Ebony.
She was widely known for her hit songs “Maame,” “Poison” and “Kupe”.
Ebony is said to have died in a road accident, late Thursday evening on the Sunyani-Kumasi road in Ghana.
The 20-year-old musician reportedly died alongside two military officers when their car had a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tributes continue to pour in from her colleagues and fans including President Nana Akufo-Addo and former president John Mahama.
Saddened by the news of the death of the young, but extremely talented female artiste, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, aka Ebony Reigns.
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) February 9, 2018
RIP #Ebony.
A talented life cut short.
My favourite track on domestic violence and relationships, "maame hwe".— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) February 9, 2018
Too much for the Heart to take … Live forever ❤️ … pic.twitter.com/297LP3C2Ji
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) February 9, 2018
Black Friday 😌
Ghana’s lost a gem.
Rest In Peace Ebony. Love Always ! pic.twitter.com/6TMk0fOfua— D-Black (@DBLACKGH) February 9, 2018
I feel broken. Rest well Ebony. 😭😭
— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) February 9, 2018
One of her latest songs;
