ACCRA, July 6 (NNN-GNA) — Four people have reportedly lost their lives in an accident involving a pickup truck carrying mourners during the funeral of Phillipa “Yaa Baby” Frimpong, the 21-year-old TikToker allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend, GH Kobby.
Videos shared on social media from Yaa Baby’s funeral, which was happening on Saturday showed the overloaded pickup following the hearse en route to the cemetery.
Shortly after, more videos showed the pickup vehicle overturned on the road while bodies were strewn across the road as rescuers and passersby rushed to assist the injured.
Yaa Baby had gained rapid attention online before her tragic death in June 2025, and her passing prompted a large funeral procession.
It was during this emotional journey that the fatal accident occurred.
Although the cause of the crash is not yet known, early reports suggest the vehicle may have been speeding or unable to cope with the load.
Philippa Frimpong, known online as “Yaa Baby” (or sometimes “Shugar”), was a vibrant 21‑year‑old TikTok star from Tanoso, a suburb of Kumasi.
On June 10, witnesses said Kobby, also a notable TikTok and Snapchat influencer, accidentally discharged a shotgun fatally injuring Yaa Baby during their visit to a village in Seker in Ghana’s Bono East Region. Despite attempts to revive her, she passed away at St. Mathias Hospital.
Kobby is in police custody. — NNN-GNA
