KNUST Design Graduate Dies Tragically After Final Exams
Emmanuel Larbi, a final year Communication Design student at KNUST, passed away unexpectedly just one week after completing his final examinations, leaving the academic community in mourning.
Emmanuel Larbi, KNUST Communication Design graduate, remembered by academic community
Tragic Loss in Ghana's Academic Community
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) community is mourning the untimely death of Emmanuel Larbi, a final year Communication Design student who passed away just one week after completing his final examinations in September 2025.
Promising Future Cut Short
Larbi, who was poised to join Ghana's growing network of young professionals, completed his four-year program at the prestigious Department of Communication Design, Faculty of Art (FOA). His passing represents a significant loss to Ghana's educational community, which has been focusing on nurturing young talent for the nation's creative industries.
Community Response
The news of Larbi's passing has sparked widespread mourning across social media platforms, with fellow students and faculty members expressing their condolences. The timing of his death, following the completion of his final examinations, has made the loss particularly poignant for the KNUST community.
Final Farewell
A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Akosombo, Eastern Region. The ceremony brought together grieving family members, colleagues, and faculty, highlighting the impact Larbi had on those around him. Like many young Ghanaians, he represented the kind of talent that contributes to Ghana's rich cultural and artistic heritage.
Edwin Gyimah
Ghanaian journalist, covering African affairs for the past 10 years.