Gospel musician Bernice Offei found safe after reported missing

Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, the 63-year-old hitmaker behind the popular song “Hold On,” has been found safe after she was recently reported missing.

Her safe return has brought relief to her family, friends, colleagues in the gospel music fraternity and fans who had expressed concern over her whereabouts.

Bernice Offei was reportedly last seen on September 1, 2026, at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street in Agbogba, Accra, prompting an appeal for information to assist in locating her.

A missing-person notice bearing her photograph and personal details was circulated, with members of the public urged to provide any information that could help locate her to the police or the contacts provided.

She has since been located and is safe, bringing an end to concerns over her disappearance.

Bernice Offei is a veteran of Ghana's gospel music industry and has earned recognition for her inspirational songs, particularly “Hold On,” which remains one of her best-known works.

Details about where she was found and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not yet been made public.

Her safe return is expected to come as a major relief to those who had been searching for her and praying for her wellbeing.