Auntie Muni: Famous Ghanaian Waakye Seller In Accra Dies At Age 72

Auntie Muni: Famous Ghanaian Waakye Seller In Accra Dies At Age 72

  • Famous waakye seller Imoro Muniratu, popularly known as Auntie Muni, has passed away, aged 72, after an illness
  • She died after a short illness at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra on Wednesday, January 3
  • Her family said she had been receiving treatment at the SSNIT Hospital before her passing

Imoro Muniratu, popularly known as Auntie Muni, the famous waakye seller at Labone junction in Accra, passed away at 72.

The family of the celebrated businesswoman confirmed her passing to the press.

Auntie Muni dies
Auntie Muni has passed away at age 72. Source: Facebook/Asaase 99.5
Source: Facebook

She died after a short illness at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra on Wednesday, January 3.

Alhassan Abdul Arafat, Auntie Muni's son, disclosed this to Graphic Online.

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He revealed that his mother had been unwell and was initially receiving treatment at the SSNIT Hospital.

Auntie Muni's last public comments

In an interview on Asaase 99.5 Radio in September 2023, Auntie Muni shared her concerns about how the current economic hardships are hurting her business.

In the video, she bemoaned the spike in the cost of living in the country, especially the general increase in food prices on the market.

Auntie Muni recounted when she could pay her children's school fees without hurdles.

She disclosed that she used to pay school fees in dollars. However, it would be tough for her if she were to produce such an amount currently.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.