Omanghana
Cardi B, Sarkodie and Michael Blackson are among the public figures mourning Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian student who was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx, New York.
Javits was shot on October 29, 2026, near East 171st Street and Crotona Place. He had moved from Ghana to the United States about a year earlier to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong.
A former student of Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Javits attended DreamYard Preparatory School in New York and dreamed of becoming a doctor.
Artists speak out
Bronx-born rapper Cardi B condemned the violence during an Instagram Live session, drawing on her own experiences growing up in the area. She spoke about the bullying faced by immigrant children and said the tragedy reinforced her decision not to raise her children in the Bronx or send them to New York City public schools.
Ghanaian-born comedian Michael Blackson said Javits’ death brought back memories of being bullied after moving to New Jersey. He announced plans to visit high schools to speak with foreign-born students about seeking help when they are targeted.
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie also expressed condolences to the family and urged parents to guide their children and teach them good values.
Bronx rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie paid tribute during a concert, asking the audience to observe a moment of silence in Javits’ memory.
Investigation and support for the family
Police have been searching for three teenagers in connection with the shooting. Javits’ father has said his son had experienced bullying at school, but investigators have not established whether it played a role in his death.
A GoFundMe campaign organised by Javits’ cousin, Tracy Boampong, on behalf of his father had raised more than US$885,000 as of November 4. The funds are intended to help the family cover funeral, burial and other unexpected expenses.
Source: Omanghana
