A unique homage transpired at the funeral ceremony of the famous Ghanaian rapper, 2pm, as his lifeless body was positioned in an upright position, creating a heartbreaking moment for fans and loved ones who came together to bid their final farewells.
The rapper, whose true name was Francis Peprah, was sadly killed in a car accident on Friday, November 17, in Wassa Akropong, Ghana’s Western Region. The collision happened on a road that was being repaired, so only one lane was open.
Mourners paid their respects to 2pm as his body was placed in an upright stance within a glass structure at the funeral gathering.
Dance and entertainment were also involved as some boys and girls were seen grooving ecstatically to the music that was being played in the background.
Renowned for his single “Bibini yɛ Nipa,” 2pm’s memory will undoubtedly endure in the hearts of his devoted fans, and the unconventional display at his funeral serves as a distinctive tribute to the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
Watch the video below:
The clip as expected stirred a frenzy online with netizens penning their opinions.
Actor Okon Lagos wrote: “What disrespect to the dead is this?”
simply_musah wrote: “This is disturbing. Especially to some of us that have necrophobia😫.”
slime_ibb wrote: “Everything about Ghana 🇬🇭 is just not right.”
debbiecherriee wrote: “This is so disturbing why on earth did they stand him like that 😢”
biyiadeite wrote: “Omo! These people crase pass we Nigerians o”
