PHOTOS: FAMILY OF LATE COMEDIAN BOB OKALA REQUESTS FOR STATE BURIAL

The family of late veteran comedian, Bob Okala has requested of government to give him a state burial. The family says the contributions of the late comedian to the growth of comedy in Ghana deserves a state-sponsored burial.

The popular Ghanaian comedian, born Samuel Kwadwo Buabeng, passed away at the Koforidua Hospital on Sunday, March 13 after he collapsed on stage during a carnival at the Koforidua Jackson park.

Some family members, including the comedian’s wife and children, told Hitz @ 1 a state burial is the best way to honor the fallen comedian.

They made the request during a special celebration for Bob Okala at the Arts Centre in Accra Friday April 1, 2016.

The celebration, which included comedy performances, was attended by David Dontoh, Pa George, Katawere, Ice Kenkey, Ice Water and several other personalities.

It was revealed that the final funeral rites for Bob Okala, who died at age 64, will come off on May, 6 and 7.

His will be laid to rest at the Osu Cemetery on May 7 after the funeral ceremony at the Arts Centre.

Okala shot to fame in the 90’s during the popular comedy show, Key Soap Concert Party, which was showed on GTV on Saturday evenings. The veteran comedian who became identified with a big clock on his wrist during his performances created a niche for himself in comedy and in no time got to star in some local movies.