Ghanaian fashion industry is grieving the loss of the talented designer, Pokua Poku Mouhtiseb, who passed away just hours after giving birth at the Lister Hospital in Accra on February 14, 2024.
The 42-year-old, known for her ‘Poqua Poku’ luxury fashion brand established in 2011, had garnered widespread acclaim for her creative prowess.
Social media was flooded with condolences and tributes from netizens and celebrities alike, reflecting the impact of her work on the fashion scene.
Even NPP’s Afia Akoto joined the chorus of mourners, expressing her tribute to the late fashion icon.
Pokua is survived by her husband and three children, leaving behind a legacy that extends beyond her remarkable designs.
A past student of Achimota Senior High School and Kwame Nkrumah University (KNUST), Pokua’s craftsmanship had graced prestigious fashion runways in the country, including the Glitz African Fashion Week and Ghana’s Most Beautiful.
Her untimely demise leaves a void in the Ghanaian fashion community, marking the end of an era for ‘Poqua Poku’ and the indelible mark she made on the industry.
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🚨ICYMI🇬🇭👗: Pokua Poku-Mouhtuseb, the Creative Director of Ghanaian fashion house @PoQuaPoQu, has sadly passed away at the age of 42.
— Ölele | DTS👨🏾🍳🇬🇭 (@OleleSalvador) February 15, 2024
Reports suggest that she passed away during childbirth; it's unclear if the child survived.
🕊️🇬🇭 https://t.co/LRXGsyBZeC pic.twitter.com/FFP3l2gX6M
Ghanaian fashion designer @poquapoqu has passed on.
— Braperucci Africa (@Bra_Perucci) February 15, 2024
According to close sources, the acclaimed designer died at the Lister Hospital on February, 14th, 2024 a few hours after giving birth .
She’s survived by her husband, three children, her mother and siblings #restinpeace pic.twitter.com/YywvJtKLx3
