The TikTok community in Ghana is in a state of mourning after the sad news of the death of viral child sensation Akua Antwiwaa.
The news of her death, which her mother confirmed on social media on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, has left fans devastated and social feeds full of an outpouring of grief and love.
Akua, who won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people with her beautiful personality, cheerful videos, and bright spirit, allegedly died after a brief illness.
Although the cause and time of her death are yet to be officially announced, netizens are of the opinion that she was sick days before her untimely death on Monday, June 23.
The news was confirmed by her mother, who ran her TikTok account and frequently appeared as the voice of reason behind the camera, in an emotional video and caption that said:
I regret to inform you of the sudden death 😭😭😭 of my beautiful daughter “ANTWIWAA 💔💔💔 MAY YOU REST IN PERFECT PEACE 😭😭😭😭.”
The video, posted on her @spendy_vee TikTok account, included some of the most touching moments of Akua- laughing, dancing, eating her favorite dishes, and bringing screens to life with a smile that was larger than life. It was a tribute that touched hearts and made everyone realize how bright the spirit of Akua was.
A Star Born on TikTok
In 2024, Akua Antwiwaa became a viral star when her mother started posting videos of her on TikTok. Akua was a fan favorite with her expressive face, playful energy, and confident demeanor.
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She was eating in a salon, imitating dance moves, or just smiling at the camera, but her videos were something special, something that was hard to find, pure, unadulterated joy.
She was so confident at such a young age and her contagious laugh was a common feature in the timeline of many people.
Soon, Akua had more than 202,000 followers, and the majority of them were connected to the little girl in a very personal way. She was not just another TikTok star, she was family to many who watched her updates.
Netizens React: A Mourning Wave
When the news of her death spread on platforms on June 24 and 25, tributes came in by the Ghanaians and international fans.
It was not only the death of a child, but the death of a symbol of innocence, light, and happiness in a digital world that can be overwhelming to many.
What disease can rob me of this little girl! Ohhh! One fan, Beverly Boateng, wrote, May God comfort her mom. And may her lovely soul rest in peace.
Nana Adwoa Jasper, another, told how she had been thinking of Akua only a few days before:
“Aww, I thought of her last week, and I wanted to find her page, but I forgot her name. 😭😭😭😭”
Even those who did not know her personally were stung by her absence.
“Aww, Antwiwaa, aww, God. 😭😭😭💔 What happened to her? Awww me nsono mu,” said TikTok user Mimihush0, in Twi, with a lot of sorrow.
User @sxycandy posted:
I have not slept since yesterday. I believed it was just a joke. I cannot even focus at the office. 😭😭😭😭😭.”
The grief was general–and real. Akua had made a difference in the lives of people that most people never do.
Not Just a Viral Face
Although Akua was most famous due to her short videos and adorable facial expressions, people who knew her well saw a promising girl. Her mother often told her how Akua loved to play with her brothers and sisters, imitate adult conversations, and pretend that she was a TV star.
She was a star in a sense in many ways.
She was a symbol of something strong- how even in a world that is usually so chaotic, the laugh of a child, the smile of a child, or even a moment of happiness can reach thousands.
To a lot of families, the videos of Akua were a ritual, a means to connect, to laugh after a long day, or to remind themselves of the simpler things in life.
Her loss now creates a silence that is strangely heavy.
The Grief of a Mother, The Support of a Nation
The saddest aspect of the story is perhaps the loss her mother now has to endure. The relationship between Akua and her mom was clear in all the videos- playful, trusting, loving. And now, her mother is not only left to mourn a daughter but also a collaborator in making beautiful moments that touched the world.
She is not the only one.
Her page is still flooded with thousands of comments, messages, and prayers, which are condolences, support, and encouragement. Some users have even started hashtags such as #RIPAkuaAntwiwaa and #FlyHighAntwiwaa to commemorate the memory of the little star.
There are even some fans who want to create a memorial TikTok challenge in her honor, something to keep her memory alive in the way she loved best, dancing, smiling, and making people happy.
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Gone But Not Forgotten
With tributes still coming in, one thing is certain, Akua Antwiwaa might have lived a short life, but her influence was enormous. She made strangers happy, made people remember the beauty of simplicity, and became a beloved member of numerous online families.
Her legacy is not fame or numbers, it is the strong emotional bond she created between individuals who might never have met her but loved her anyway.
According to one commenter:
“She was born to be happy. She had her moment and went away in peace. Rest in peace, little angel. 💔”
“Fly, fly, sweet Akua. You were so much loved, and you will never be forgotten.“
