Not too long ago, the death was reported of Paapa Yankson who was one of Ghana’s music greats in the high life section of the music industry.
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The late Paapa Yankson
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His death took the whole nation by surprise since he was awarded a lifetime award at the last Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
He received the award seated in a wheelchair and gave a brief speech tracing a trajectory of his music career throughout the years.
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Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson’s one week observation was attended by many of Ghana’s other living legends across the music divide.
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The ceremony was attended by many industry players including Ace Broadcast Journalist, Kwame Sefa-Kayi.
Here are some members of the music fraternity who were at the event.
Paapa Yankson would be fondly remembered for his duet with Paulina Oduro which was titled, "Tena Menkyen"
Son of the high-life legend has requested that his fathered be celebrated with a state burial
Gyadu Blay Ambolley
Akosua Agyapong
Rex Omar
Paapa Yankson died at 73.
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