Family Announces Funeral Date for Late Gen Z Reporter Glorious Bangura

The family of Sierra Leonean journalist Glorious Aminata Bangura, known to many as the “Gen-Z Reporter,” has shared details for her upcoming funeral following her sudden death. A public vigil will take place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her family’s home in Rokel, Freetown.
The main funeral service is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026, at Hotel 5/10 in Freetown. Her family has openly shared their profound grief, stating that her passing has left a deep pain and an emptiness that words simply cannot explain.
Relating to her impact across the country, relatives are inviting colleagues, friends, and the general public to join them in paying their final respects. Tributes continue to pour in from across Sierra Leone’s media community as everyone prepares to bid farewell to the young journalist.