UniMAC Mourns with Family as the Late Nelson Blay Narkotey is Laid to Rest

Management and Staff of UniMAC at the Funeral

The management and students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), on February 7, 2026, laid to rest Mr. Nelson Blay Narkotey, a student described by many as brilliant and dedicated, but whose untimely death has deeply affected the entire university community.

Students of UniMAC at the Funeral Sharing Fond Memories

The burial which was held at Somanya in the Eastern region was attended by the Students and Management of UniMAC, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah. The Management delegation also included other Principal officers of the University such as, Professor Winston Abroampa - the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Christiana Hammond - the Rector UniMAC’s Institute of Journalism, Dr. Obaapanin Oforiwaa Adu - the Acting Registrar, Mr. Francis Obeng - Director of Finance and Dr. Ike Tandoh- the Dean of Students.

Some Management Members of UniMAC Seated

Right from the unfortunate demise of Nelson, the university has not reneged in its efforts in providing every needed support to the bereaved family as well as the student body. The Dean of Students, Dr. Ike Tandoh in particular, has coordinated all the student welfare efforts throughout the period of mourning. The presence of both the management and students is an unparalleled reflection of UniMAC’s commitment to student welfare and community responsibility. The students, on their part, expressed appreciation for the swift response and consistent support shown by management from the announcement of Nelson’s death through to his final interment.

It would be recalled that the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) was thrown into deep mourning following the tragic and untimely death of Nelson Blay Narkotey, a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student, who was fatally knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while returning from campus.

Family of Nelson Expressing Gratitude to UniMAC

The family of Nelson Blay Narkotey expressed gratitude to UniMAC for the support and presence to see their beloved returned to his Maker. Nelson is survived by his family and a grieving UniMAC student body.

Nelson Blay Narkotey would be remembered by colleagues as an academically strong and disciplined student with great potential. His death has prompted renewed conversations within the university on student support systems and institutional care during the period of bereavement.