Audio By Carbonatix
The Musicians Union of Ghana, has issued a statement to pay to tribute to Naa Amanua, a lead vocalist of the Ga traditional music group who passed away on December 16, 2024.
According to the statement, Naa Amanua dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Ghanaian traditional music, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural heritage.
"From her humble beginnings, Naa Amanua rose to become one of Ghana's most beloved traditional singers. Her melodious voice and evocative renditions breathed life into timeless Ga folk music, elevating it to national and international acclaim. As a founding member of the legendary Wulomei, her artistry played a pivotal role in the revival of indigenous rhythms, blending traditional instruments like the gome and atentenben with modern influences to create a unique and captivating sound. She will be remembered for songs like Meridian, Akosua Serwaa, Akrowa, Menyemenye," the statement reads.
Notably, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, highlighting her enduring impact on the industry. Naa was also a vibrant member of the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund (AMWeF) of MUSIGA and participates in Union activities.
MUSIGA further states that "Naa Amanua was more than a singer; she was a storyteller, a cultural ambassador, and a beacon of pride for Ghana. Her performances transported audiences to the roots of Ghanaian traditions, embodying the spirit of a people and their connection to the past.
Her passing is an immeasurable loss to MUSIGA, the music and cultural communities of Ghana and beyond. Naa Amanua's legacy lives on in her timeless recordings, the countless lives she inspired, and the preservation of the rich heritage she so passionately championed."
She is survived by her family, friends, and legions of fans whose lives she touched through her music.
Latest Stories
-
AGI partners Danish industries to advance value chain sustainabilityÂ
3 minutes -
Missing UCC student found dead as police launch investigations
4 minutes -
Aflao border plunged into darkness, exposing travellers to attacks – Union Secretary
9 minutes -
ECOWAS unites on minerals, industrialisation to power AfCFTA
14 minutes -
Oti House of Chiefs to unveil 7-member committee on Nkwanta South conflict
19 minutes -
Be advocates of modern parenting – Adaklu DCE
44 minutes -
Ghana welcomes back 137 after mass expulsion in Côte d’Ivoire
45 minutes -
The Thomas Partey Case: Presumption of innocence, sovereignty and the World Cup
49 minutes -
Parents urged not to give away children due to poverty
54 minutes -
Konongo crash leaves multiple injured
1 hour -
Book Launch: Political Economy of Institutionalising Monitoring & Evaluation Practice in Africa
1 hour -
Residents protest destruction of sacred Dodowa Forest for interim market Â
1 hour -
New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
2 hours -
Panic as body of 67-year-old woman is stolen from Adevukope cemetery
2 hours -
Unidentified road crash victim at 37 Military Hospital yet to be claimed
2 hours