The body of the former chairman of the National Media Commission and former Editor of the Mirror Newspaper, Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, arrived at the Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, following his passing in the United Kingdom.
He was received by his family, who disclosed that he had traveled to the UK for medical treatment before the sudden news of his demise was announced.
Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng was widely celebrated as a prolific writer, media personality, and cultural enthusiast.
His works and contributions to journalism and literature earned him respect both in Ghana and internationally.
Despite his passing, his literary legacy continues. His latest book has just been released and will be highlighted at several upcoming events in his honour.
These include the Writers’ Front at GBC on August 31, a book launch and vigil at the Teachers’ Hall on September 21, and his final funeral rites and burial service at Eti Amanfro from September 3 to 5.
The media fraternity and the wider public are expected to join the family in celebrating the life and works of a man who devoted his life to literature, journalism, and nation-building.
