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Auntie Muni: Final Resting Place Of Popular Ghanaian Waakye Seller To Be In Tamale
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Auntie Muni: Final Resting Place Of Popular Ghanaian Waakye Seller To Be In Tamale

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • Auntie Muni, known in real life as Imoro Muniratu, will be laid to rest in Tamale on January 4, 2024
  • Earlier, worshippers gathered at the Cantonments Police Mosque in Accra to pay last respects to her
  • Auntie Muni died on Wednesday, January 3, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra after a short illness

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Businesswoman Aunti Muni, known in real life as Imoro Muniratu, will be laid to rest in the Northern Region capital, Tamale, on January 4, 2024.

She passed away at age 72 on Wednesday, January 3, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre after a short illness.

Funeral rites for Auntie Muni
Funeral rites being held for Auntie Muni (R). Source: Twitter/@GodwinAsediba
Source: Twitter

Her family has said preparations are underway to give her a befitting burial in line with Islamic customs.

Earlier, worshippers gathered at the Cantonments Police Mosque to pay last respects to her before her body was transported to Tamale.

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There has been an outpouring of condolences and tributes to the late waakye seller following her death.

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 lamented 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 also disclosed that she used to pay school fees in dollars and how it would be tough for her if she were to produce such an amount currently.

Auntie Muni's generosity comes to bear

A video posted online from a Joy News special on the late Auntie Muni, showed her serving free food to neighbours, customers and loved ones on a memorable Eid holiday.

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According to the business mogul, she made it a tradition not to sell her food on that particular day but rather give it all out for free.

She added that over the years, some customers found her gesture surprising and insisted on paying, but she would refuse.

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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.

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