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Traditional Rites and Christian Burial Activities to Commemorate a Life Well-Lived

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In a sombre yet celebratory atmosphere, Prampram prepares to bid a final farewell to the late Fishermen's Mankralo of Lower Prampram, Mr. Samuel Kwaku Brian Mensah. Born on September 20, 1950, Mr. Mensah's life will be commemorated with a blend of traditional rites and Christian burial activities. The Oshan Wem clan home will host the commencement of traditional rites on Thursday, November 23, 2023, offering an opportunity for the community to partake in the rich GaDangme cultural practices that will accompany the ceremonies. On Saturday, November 25, the St Peter's Anglican diocese in Prampram will lead the Christian burial activities. The solemn ceremony, to be officiated by Ven. Isaac Nii Kwarte Quartey, Archdeacon, Dangme, will provide family, friends, and sympathizers with a chance to pay their last respects to the departed Mankralo. Mr Napoleon Narh Mensah, a spokesperson for the family, emphasized the openness of most rituals to the general public, underlining