Bernice Offei: Biography, Career, Songs, Awards and Life Story

Bernice Offei is an award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, songwriter and former banker whose music career spans several decades. She is particularly known for inspirational songs including “Hold On” and “Life Is So Short.” Ghana Nkomo described her as a recognised figure in Ghana’s gospel music industry.

Early Life and Education

Bernice Offei was born in Accra, Ghana. Available biographical sources state that she attended Achimota School for her secondary education before pursuing higher education.

She holds an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Information Technology from the United Kingdom, according to biographical accounts.

Her interest in music developed at a young age. One biographical account says she taught herself to play the guitar and began developing her musical ministry before establishing herself as a recording artiste.

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Music Career

Bernice Offei became one of the notable female voices in Ghanaian gospel music, combining songwriting and singing with a strong Christian message.

Her early recorded work included “We Are Victors”, released in 1991. Other albums associated with her career include “Hold On,” “Me Kosu,” “Grateful” and “Life.”

Among her best-known songs are:

Hold On
Life Is So Short
Nyame Kokroko

Her music has earned her a loyal following among Ghanaian gospel music audiences.

Awards and Recognition

Bernice Offei has received major recognition for her contribution to Ghanaian gospel music.

She won Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, according to available biographical records.

These honours helped establish her as one of the respected female gospel artistes of her generation.

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Banking Career

Music was not Bernice Offei’s only professional career.

She also worked as a banker with Standard Chartered Bank. After spending years balancing her professional career with music, she eventually left banking to concentrate fully on her gospel ministry.

In 2016, reports indicated that she had moved into full-time music ministry.

Family

Bernice Offei is married to Professor Samuel Kwame Offei, an academic and former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana. Available biographical sources say the couple have two children.

Recent Events

Bernice Offei made headlines in September 2026 after she was reported missing in Accra. She was reportedly last seen around Nyaho-Tamakloe Street in Agbogba on September 1, 2026.

Citi Newsroom subsequently reported on September 2 that she had been found, although details surrounding where she was found and the circumstances of her disappearance were not publicly disclosed.

Legacy

With a career spanning decades, Bernice Offei remains associated with some of Ghana’s memorable gospel songs and has contributed significantly to the development of gospel music in the country.