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

Thursday, January 04, 2024 at 5:33 PM by Delali Adogla-Bessa

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.

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.