Maame Yaa Konamah opens up about husband’s death after 11 years

Renowned Ghanaian media personality Maame Yaa Konamah has opened up about one of the most painful moments of her life — the sudden loss of her husband, Mr. Gabriel Antwi, who passed away 11 years ago.

In a deeply personal recount, Maame Yaa revealed that the tragic incident happened on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday morning, May 20, 2014. What began as a routine exchange with her husband quickly turned into a devastating twist of fate.

“It happened on a Tuesday, May 20, 2014. We had talked, he had said ‘have a good day’, and he had blessed me before I left for work,” she recounted.

But by the time she had settled into her day, life was already unraveling in the background.

“After reading the news, I received a call that my husband had passed out. I said, ‘Okay, take him to the hospital,’ and they told me they were already on their way.

“They had actually moved from hospital to hospital — from Maranatha Hospital to LEKMA Hospital — but both said no. Finally, they took him to the 37 Military Hospital. Within five minutes of my arrival there, he was pronounced dead.”

The shock was immense, and for years, the memory of that day remained a wound too raw to speak about openly.

“At first, I couldn’t talk about this without breaking down completely,” she admitted. “But it is well now. The Lord has brought me this far. I never thought I could move on gently… but here I am.”

In the midst of grief, Maame Yaa found a profound sense of peace and perspective in scripture. A particular passage from Isaiah 57:1–2 gave her the solace and strength to make sense of her loss.

“That’s the verse I wrote in my heart for him,” she revealed.

As the years have passed, Maame Yaa’s story has evolved from one of heartbreak to one of quiet strength and grace. In sharing her journey publicly, she not only honours the memory of her late husband but also offers comfort to countless others navigating the lonely road of loss.