Mavis Adjei’s Evergreen Beauty Floors Fans in Appearance at Roselyn Ngissah’s Mom’s Funeral
- Veteran Kumawood star Mavis Adjei won online plaudits for her beauty after she appeared at the funeral for colleague Roselyn Ngissah’s late mother
- Adjei, a massive star in the 2000s, was praised for her evergreen beauty as she made a rare public appearance since relocating to the Netherlands
- Ngissah’s mother, Elizabeth, died in April, with her funeral held on Saturday, August 17, followed by a thanksgiving service on Sunday, August 18
Kumawood star Mavis Adjei grabbed attention as she made a rare public appearance at the funeral of colleague Roselyn Ngissah’s mother.
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Mavis Adjei rose to prominence in the early 2000s as part of the golden age of Kumawood, acting alongside greats such as Agya Koo and Nana Ama McBrown.
Her career took a backseat after the decline of the industry, leading her to relocate to the Netherlands.
Mavis Adjei attends Roselyn Ngissah’s mother’s funeral
Ghanaian actress Roselyn Ngissah lost her mother, Elizabeth, in April.
Her funeral was held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in a ceremony that was attended by many of her industry colleagues.
John Dumelo, Vivian Jill, Selassie Ibrahim, Afia Akoto, Bibi Bright, Fiifi Coleman, Joselyn Dumas and many others all appeared at the funeral to support Ngissah.
Mavis Adjei also turned up to stand with her colleague in a move that was praised by many.
Adjei showed up at the Thanksgiving service for Ngissah’s mother on Sunday, August 17, dressed in simple attire that matched the solemn nature of the occasion.
She made the rounds at the event, greeting many of her colleagues whom she had not met in some time.
Adjei’s beauty and elegance won plaudits online as many fans drooled over her appearance.
She was praised for retaining her youthful looks despite being out of the movie scene for well over a decade.
The video of Mavis Adjei’s appearance at Roselyn Ngissah’s mother’s funeral is below.
Mavis Adjei's acting career
A native of Akwatia, Mavis Adjei rose to fame in the early to mid-2000s, appearing in some of the most popular movies of the time.
Her breakout role in Obaapa, alongside Agya Koo, endeared her to fans all accross the country.
She played the role of Sarah, the wife of an impotent Master Small (Agya Koo), who tried to have a child through an extra-marital affair.
The movie starred other Kumawoo heavyweights of the time including Mercy Asiedu and Borga Sylvia, caught her in the act.
A contemporary of Nana Ama McBrown, Agya Koo, Mercy Asiedu, Borga Sylvia, and Emelia Brobbey, among others, Adjei featured in over 25 films, including Kumasi Yonkuor, Love & Politics, and Church Money.
Below is a YouTube video of Mavis Adjei during her Kumawood days.
Mavis Adjei shares beautiful birthday photos
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Mavis Adjei celebrated her birthday by sharing beautiful photos from her base in the Netherlands.
Adjei turned a year older on Monday, July 14, 2025 and marked the day by releasing lovely new photos giving fans a glimpse of her current life.
The veteran actress's birthday photos ignited excitement among her followers, many of whom sent her their best wishes.
Source: YEN.com.gh
