• Nana Ampadu

Veteran Ghanaian musician, Ndwomtofohene, Nana Kwame Ampadu, will be laid to rest today in his hometown, Obo Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana

During a courtesy call on the Editor of The Spectator, Mr Emmanuel Amponsah, the Obo Kwahu Abusuapanin, Nana Adofo Amoako said, right after the iconic musician was laid-in-state at the forecourt of the State House on Friday, October 7, 2022, the body was taken to his hometown, Obo Kwahu.

He added that because Nana Kwame Ampadu was from a royal family, his funeral arrangements would conform to customs and tradition, where he would be laid in state at Obo Community Centre on Saturday, followed by burial.

Nana Adofo said that thanksgiving service would be held at the same venue on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

According to him, plans were far advanced to set up Nana Ampadu Foundation together with a museum, where people who visit Kwahu during Easter could visit the place and learn more about the legend and Ghanaian music.

Nana Adofo was accompanied by a family elder, Opanin Osei Fosu, Rev. Emmanuel Owusu and Bishop S.A Badiako, Head Pastor of Living With Christ Ministry, where Nana Ampadu used to fellowship. 

Mr Amponsah on his part commiserated with the bereaved family and promised them of the papers support to protect the legacy of the departed highlife legend.

Nana Kwame Ampadu passed on at the age of 76 on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, after he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra

Nana Ampadu was the founder of African Brothers Band, formed in 1963. The legendary musician has been credited with over 800 popular highlife tracks.

In 1973, he won a nationwide competition in Ghana and was crowned the “Adwomtofohene,” or King of Singers.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme