With Reverend Mary Ghansah on the acoustic guitar and Daughters of Glorious Jesus’ Edna on ‘dondo,’ the group comprising Pat Thomas, Abena Ruthy and others sang popular gospel song ‘It Is Well’ and another song by Paapa Yankson.

Some musicians present at the funeral were President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) Bice Osei-Kuffuor, Nana Ampadu, Abirekyieba Kofi Sammy, A.B. Crentsil, Gyedu-Blay Ambuley, Nana Tuffuor, Rex Omar, Kwasi Ernest, Pat Thomas and Abena Ruthy.

Others were Daddy Bosco, Nana Fynn, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Tagoe Sister, Mary Ghansah, Rev. Yawson, Bessa Simons, among others.

With more than 15 albums to his credit, he entertained and serenaded music fans with great compositions. He did great songs like ‘Tena Menkyen,’ ‘Mensu,’ ‘Abam Kofi,’ among others.

Paapa’s last major performance was at the Music of Ghanaian Origin Concert organized by Citi FM in March 2017, where he performed in a wheel chair.

Paapa Yankson died on 21^st July, 2017 after a protracted illness. He was 73.

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Hundreds of people from the music fraternity, and the arts industry, and members of the general public, were there in their numbers to say ‘goodbye’ to the ‘Tsena Menkyen’ crooner.

Rev. Charles Aaron Akuba, Circuit Pastor of the Adenta Methodist church in his sermon, advised musicians who want to take after Paapa’s good works learn to do good music.

“Do music that is edifying to people because most of Paapa Yankson’s songs were songs that inspired and educated,” he said.

Present at the funeral were musicians like President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) Bice Osei-Kuffuor, Nana Ampadu, Abirekyieba Kofi Sammy, Gyedu-Blay Ambuley, Nana Tuffuor, Rex Omar, Kwasi Ernest and Abena Ruthy.

Others were Daddy Bosco, Nana Fynn, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Tagoe Sister, Rev. Mary Ghansah, Rev. Yawson and Bessa Simons.

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo, was also present at the funeral together with the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku, President of the Creative Arts Council, Mark Okraku Mante, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia.

The Ghana Actors Guild was represented by their President, Sam Fiscian, Paa George among others. Satirist Kwaku Sintim Misa was also at the funeral.

The mortal remains of Paapa Yankson will be taken to Apam in the Central Region for interment.

Tomorrow [Sunday], 22^nd October, 2017, there will be thanksgiving service for the late musician at the Bread of Life Methodist Church at Dansoman in Accra.

About Paapa Yankson

Born on 22^nd June, 1944 at Winneba in the Central Region, Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson, started his music career as a lead singer for the Big Sound Band after completing Ahantaman Secondary Commercial School.

He later joined the Carousel Seven band upon recommendation by C. K. Mann, who was the leader of the band.

Paapa Yankson, was also instrumental in the formation of the Western Diamonds Band. But two years later after joining the band, he left for the Golden Nuggets Band.

In 1975, he enrolled at the National Academy of Music, Winneba, to read a diploma programme in music.

Paapa Yankson was also professional music teacher. He taught and performed in countries like the United States of America, Canada, Belgium, Britain, Germany and Holland.

With more than 15 albums to his credit, he entertained and serenaded music fans with great compositions. He did great songs like ‘Tena Menkyen,’ ‘Mensu,’ ‘Abam Kofi,’ among others.

Paapa’s last major performance was at the Music of Ghanaian Origin Concert organized by Citi FM in March this 2017, where he performed in a wheel chair.

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Paapa Yankson passed away on July 21, 2017 after a short illness aged 73.

Others including the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Abelema Afeku, General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Asiedu Nketia, as well as a host of others from the showbiz industry were at the State House to mourn the beloved artiste.

The mortal remains of Paapa Yankson will be taken to Apam in the Central Region for interment.

Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson, known as Paapa Yankson, was a highlife singer, songwriter, and producer.

He was born on June 22, 1944 at Winneba in the Central Region. His latent music flair was discovered at the funeral of a neighbour.

He landed his first music contract during his mother’s funeral. And for more than 30 years Paapa Yankson has produced music that touched many Ghanaians.

He has composed many hit songs some of which have attracted national awards and nomination for awards. In 1997 his composition, Yaaba won an award for Best Composition during the Komkomba Awards.

His works, Wiase Mu Nsem, Show Your Love, Wo Yere Anaa Wo Maame, and Tena Menkyen are among his hit songs.

Paapa Yankson has more than 15 albums to his credit, and so it was not surprising that some young hiplife artistes kept knocking at his door to feature him on their albums.

He has taught and performed in many countries around the world including the US, Canada, Belgium, Britain, Germany, Holland, Nigeria, Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.

Paapa’s last major performance was at the Music of Ghanaian Origin Concert organized by Citi FM in March 2017, where he performed in a wheel chair.

On Sunday, October 22, there will be a thanksgiving service for the late musician at the Bread of Life Methodist Church at Dansoman in Accra.

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The final funeral rites for Paapa Yankson will be held on 21^st October, 2017.

Akufo-Addo said this at a meeting with a delegation of family and friends led by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Abelema Afeku.

The delegation included the leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). He said the funeral should be held at the forecourt of the State House.

While expressing his condolence to the widow, and the family of the late highlife legend, Akufo-Addo described Paapa Yankson as a pillar of the Ghanaian music industry and an icon who has served the nation very well.

The head of Odomna Ebusua, Nana Akom Ogyeanda I, informed the President that the final funeral rites will be held on October 21 and 22, 2017.

Present at the meeting were the Queen mother of the Odumna clan of Ekumfi Asaman/Buadukwaa, Nana Enfiua III; the widow, Mary Ogbamey; Paapa Yankson’s son Silas Yankson, and some of his siblings and other relatives.

The others were former veteran highlife musician Nana Kwame Ampadu, MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kufuor, and former MUSIGA President, Alhaji Sidiku Buari.

Bessa Simons, first vice-president of MUSIGA; Chizzy Wailer, National Organiser of MUSIGA, the Tagoe Sisters, Ben Brako and Ahuma Bosco Ocansey, Director of Communications and Special Projects, were also part of the delegation.

The late Paapa Yankson died after a short illness on July 21, 2017.

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The Sekondi High Court has slapped the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas), its main contractor, SINOPEC, and three others with an interlocutory order restraining them from carrying on any activity on the land on which Ghana Gas operates until the company regularises its occupation with the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council.

Source: Daily Graphic

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