Ghanaians in Canada Mourn Belinda Sarkodie in Hamilton Vigil
On Friday, July 18, 2025, a peaceful vigil was held by Ghanaians and sympathizers in Hamilton, Ontario, to honor 26‑year‑old Belinda Sarkodie, who was tragically shot and killed on July 12 while waiting at a bus stop near King Street East and James Street South. Belinda, a recent Ghanaian immigrant, was an innocent bystander, mistakenly struck amid a daylight shooting targeting others at the scene. Why This Matters Community grief: Dozens of residents gathered on the rooftop of Jackson Square Mall, close to where Belinda lost her life, laying flowers and lighting candles in her memory. What started as a gathering of relatives has grown into a wider expression of sorrow—and a demand for justice—from both Canadian and Ghanaian communities. Public safety concerns: Hamilton Police confirmed that the gunman, believed to be a 17‑year‑old, was targeting three others—not Belinda. Investigators […]
