By Grace Zigah
Renowned preacher and founder of the Anointed Palace Chapel, Reverend Kwaku Agyei Antwi, popularly known as Rev Obofour, has laid his late mother, Nana Afia Pokuaa, affectionately called Obofour Maame, to rest in a grand and emotional funeral ceremony held in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
The event, which drew massive crowd, was graced by a mix of political heavyweights, celebrities, musicians, clergy, and dignitaries, marking the final transition of a woman many described as a pillar in the pastor’s life and ministry.
The final funeral rites for Nana Afia Pokuaa were held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the 4BN Officer’s Mess, Danyame Ridge in Kumasi, following a solemn laying-in-state earlier that morning at the Anointed Palace Mission House in IPT Asuoyeboah.
The funeral activities began as early as 5:00 am, allowing loved ones and mourners to pay their last respects before the burial service commenced at 9:00 am at the Anointed Palace Chapel premises.
The ceremony was nothing short of remarkable, with appearances by high-profile personalities, including the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, and the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.
Their presence, along with other notable figures from the entertainment, political, and religious scenes, underscored the influence of Rev Obofour and the respect commanded by his family.
A memorial night in honor of the late matriarch was held on Friday, May 30, from 6:00 pm to midnight, at the Anointed Palace Mission House, setting the tone for a weekend of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of life.
The funeral was themed “Transition to Glory,” symbolizing both the spiritual undertones of the event and the significant status Nana Afia Pokuaa held within the community and her son’s ministry.
Attendees were clad in traditional black and red on Saturday and black and white on Sunday, in line with the family’s request.
A thanksgiving service was held on Sunday, June 1, at the Anointed Palace Chapel, followed by a family gathering at the Mission House.
The private interment took place after the main funeral service, allowing the family a quiet moment to bid her farewell.
