Grace Nortey’s Daughter Sheila Breaks Down in Tears While Reading Tribute at Actress’s Funeral

Sheila Nortey delivered an emotional tribute at the funeral of her late mother, veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, on October 31, 2026Dressed in white in keeping with Ghanaian funeral tradition, Sheila was visibly overcome with emotion as she addressed mourners from the podiumThe video, shared by The 1957 News on Instagram, drew an outpouring of sympathy and tributes from fans across GhanaGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Sheila Nortey could barely hold back tears as she stepped up to the podium to read a tribute in honour of her late mother, veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, at a funeral service held on October 31, 2026.

The all-white attire is a longstanding tradition at Ghanaian funerals. Visibly overwhelmed with grief, she struggled to compose herself as she spoke, with one line in particular landing heavily on those watching:

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Grace Nortey was one of Ghana's most celebrated actresses, widely regarded as a pioneer of the country's film and theatre industry.

Her passing left a significant void in Ghanaian entertainment, and the scenes at her funeral reflected just how deeply she was loved, both by her family and by the public.

Sheila's raw, unscripted emotion at the podium resonated widely online after The 1957 News shared the clip on Instagram.

Many viewers were struck as much by Sheila's composure and appearance as by the weight of the moment.

Fans flooded the comments section with an outpouring of love for both Sheila and her late mother. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about an old video of Nana Ama McBrown and Grace Nortey that has resurfaced as Ghana mourns the veteran actress.

The clip shows McBrown thanking Nortey for guiding her early career and urging her to remain humble.

Their reunion has drawn emotional tributes as fans remember Nortey’s legacy.

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: [email protected]