Renowned Ghanaian playwright and theatre scholar Dr. Mohammed Ben-Abdallah has passed away at the age of 81.
His death on Thursday, September 18, 2025, was announced by his son, Abdul Muiz Abass, in a Facebook post on Friday.
“Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return). With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my beloved father, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Abdallah, who returned to his Maker yesterday. A man of wisdom, humility, and unwavering faith he served his people, his family, and his country with honour and grace,” the post read.
Dr. Abdallah will be laid to rest on Friday in Kumasi after Jumu’ah prayers in line with Islamic rites. A three-day Dua is also scheduled, with further funeral arrangements in Accra to be announced later.
Born on April 25, 1944, in Kumasi, Dr. Abdallah trained as a teacher before pursuing theatre studies at the University of Ghana, Legon. He later earned an MFA in Theatre Arts from the University of Georgia in 1976 and a PhD in Theatre Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980.
He was instrumental in shaping Ghana’s cultural landscape, helping to establish the National Theatre of Ghana and its resident companies — the National Drama Company, National Dance Company, and the National Symphony Orchestra. He also served as Head of the School of Performing Arts at the University of Ghana.
Source: Adomonline
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