A group of musicians led by Rev. Thomas Yawson, celebrated the late highlife musician Paapa Yankson at his funeral on Saturday with a spectacular musical performance.<\/p>\n
With Reverend Mary Ghansah on the acoustic guitar and Daughters of Glorious Jesus\u2019 Edna on \u2018dondo,\u2019 the group comprising Pat Thomas, Abena Ruthy and others sang popular gospel song \u2018It Is Well\u2019 and another song by Paapa Yankson.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Others were Daddy Bosco, Nana Fynn, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Tagoe Sister, Mary Ghansah, Rev. Yawson, Bessa Simons, among others.<\/p>\n
With more than 15 albums to his credit, he entertained and serenaded music fans with great compositions. He did great songs like \u2018Tena Menkyen,\u2019 \u2018Mensu,\u2019 \u2018Abam Kofi,\u2019 among others.<\/p>\n
Paapa\u2019s last major performance was at the Music of Ghanaian Origin Concert organized by Citi FM<\/strong> in March 2017, where he performed in a wheel chair.<\/p>\n Paapa Yankson died on 21st<\/sup>\u00a0July, 2017 after a protracted illness. He was 73.<\/p>\n Watch the video below:
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