Juliana Bubune Titiati-Tsikata, the former Ghana’s Most Beautiful first runner-up who represented the Volta Region in the 2013 edition of the pageant, has reportedly died after a prolonged battle with cancer.
News of the death of the popular former beauty pageant contestant emerged on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from people who followed her journey from the Ghana’s Most Beautiful stage to her courageous fight against illness.
Who was Juliana Bubune Titiati-Tsikata?
Juliana Bubune Titiati-Tsikata, popularly known as Bubune, became a familiar face to Ghanaians after representing the Volta Region during the 2013 edition of TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful.
She went on to finish as the first runner-up in the competition, earning widespread recognition for her confidence, cultural representation and performances throughout the pageant.
Beyond her time on television, Bubune lived a private life as a businesswoman, wife and mother.
Bubune’s difficult cancer journey
Her battle with cancer became part of her public story in later years. Bubune had previously spoken openly about being diagnosed with lymphoma and undergoing intensive treatment.
In a resurfaced interview, she recounted the emotional difficulties surrounding her illness, including the loss of her son during the period and the demanding treatment she subsequently underwent.
She disclosed that she went through multiple rounds of chemotherapy before eventually undergoing a bone marrow transplant abroad.
Despite the severity of her ordeal, Bubune previously described her faith, family and support from people around her as important sources of strength throughout her treatment.
She previously thanked Ibrahim Mahama for his support
Months before her reported death, Bubune publicly expressed gratitude to businessman Ibrahim Mahama for the support he provided during her battle with cancer.
In a message shared in 2025, she credited him with playing an important role during one of the most difficult periods of her life and expressed appreciation for his assistance.
That message has resurfaced following news of her death, bringing renewed attention to the difficult journey she had endured.
Tributes pour in
The news of Bubune’s reported passing has generated emotional reactions from friends, followers and Ghanaians who remember her from her Ghana’s Most Beautiful days.
Her journey has been remembered not only for her achievement as a pageant contestant but also for the resilience she demonstrated during her prolonged health battle.
While reports of her death have been widely circulated, GhanaNews.org will continue to rely on verified information as further details about her passing become available.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
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