Emotional scenes marked the final funeral rites of Abigail Kumi, widely known as Empress Forba, as her mother and sister broke down in tears while bidding her farewell.
The ceremony was held on July 18, 2026, in Agona Swedru.
A video shared by SWAY TV on Facebook captured the grief, showing relatives visibly overcome as they mourned.
Abigail was the elder sister of Frederick Kumi, the socialite better known as Abu Trica. He rose to public attention following his high-profile extradition case tied to allegations by US authorities involving an alleged romance scam scheme.
Abigail died on April 20, 2026, after a reported short illness. She was taken to Winneba Trauma Hospital before her death. No official cause was publicly confirmed.
Her passing came while Abu Trica remained in custody, working through his extradition proceedings.
TikToker Frema Shows, described as a family friend, claimed that Empress Forba fell ill while caring for their mother. The mother was herself reportedly struggling with health challenges following Abu Trica's arrest.
Those claims have not been independently verified.
Abu Trica later spoke about his sister's death in an interview. "My case led to the death of my sister," he said, directly linking the family's distress to his legal situation.
He offered no detailed medical evidence about the circumstances surrounding her passing.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, gave an emotional account of the role she played during the family's most difficult period.
According to Barker-Vormawor, Empress Forba was among the family members who sought legal help after Abu Trica's arrest. He said she worked to comfort their mother throughout the ordeal.
She died before her brother was released from custody.
The funeral in Agona Swedru drew attention online, with several videos of the ceremony circulating on Facebook.
In a related development, US authorities released aerial images of a large mansion said to belong to Abu Trica.
The images were published on the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio's Facebook page. They show an expansive residence alongside several high-end vehicles parked inside the compound.
The properties were among the assets seized during investigations into the alleged fraud operation involving the socialite.
The case continues to draw public interest as the legal proceedings unfold.
Source: Yen People
