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Ghanaians eulogise Nana Ampadu on social media

Source: Kenneth Awotwe Darko  
  28 September 2021 1:07pm
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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.

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.

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