Ghanaians on social media are eulogising veteran Highlife musician, Nana Kwame Ampadu.

This comes after was reported dead in the early hours of Tuesday, September 28. He passed on at age 76.

The musician is known for popular songs such as ‘Oman Bo Adwo’, ‘Mother’, ‘Obra', 'Osaman Bi', among others.

Nana Ampadu’s Obra, was very popular as it was the theme song for one of the Akan Drama groups aired on national broadcaster, GTV on Sundays.

Since news about the death hit social media, users have been expressing their condolences.

My beginning as a background vocalist kickstarted with this man.
Through Nana I did the popular TOP RADIO jingle in 1999.
Through him I met the late Khodjo Acquai, Charles Amoah and Zapp Mallet

Evang. Nana Kwame Ampadu , May Your Soul Rest Well In The Bosom Of The Lord 🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/RQUG5o7NeZ

— NANA AMA (@Adadziewaa_) September 28, 2021

Nana Ampadu is known to have composed over 800 songs and groomed many musicians who have subsequently made immense contributions to the country’s music industry.

Born at Adiemmra on the Afram Plains in the Eastern Region, the musician’s breakthrough to stardom during his release of ‘Ebi Te Yie’ back in 1967.

Many Ghanaians have shared heartfelt messages while others have been recounting memories evoked back by his music.

Another legend fallen.
Nana Ampadu 🙏🏽rip.

— Abena Dbee Odeshie😚 (@Maabenabancie) September 28, 2021

Legendary Highlife Muscian Nana Ampadu is gone! RIP PaPa.. pic.twitter.com/x2Tj2kKIQZ

— Nana 💯 (@RachelAkuaAntwi) September 28, 2021

Legendary Nana Ampadu is dead, may his soul Rest In Peace 🙏

He was a great man

— Bra Poly 🇬🇭🇬😎 (@PolySarkcess) September 28, 2021

Legendary Nana Ampadu is dead, may his soul Rest In Peace 🙏

He was a great man

— Bra Poly 🇬🇭🇬😎 (@PolySarkcess) September 28, 2021

Rest In Peace to the Legendary Nana Ampadu… A life well lived❤️

— Don (@Opresii) September 28, 2021

We’ve lost a legend today Rest well Nana Ampadu. pic.twitter.com/mTgOMomQOx

— Katalyst 🇬🇭⚡ (@kobbykatalyst1) September 28, 2021

Heard Nana Ampadu has passed on. RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/b9Q0ZERQ9Z

— Sɛ Asa 🚀👑 🇬🇭 (@S3__Asa) September 28, 2021

Any time I listen to Daddy Lumba's Akwanoma song I feel like crying. He specially dedicated that song to Nana Ampadu(the highlife legend). RIP Nana Ampadu.😥

— Kweku Boye 📯🇬🇭 (@BoyeKweku) September 28, 2021