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Musicians sing for Highlife legend Paapa Yankson

October 22, 2017 6:20 AM

A group of musicians led by Rev. Thomas Yawson, remembered the Highlife star a spectacular musical performance.

A state funeral has been held on Saturday for Highlife legend Paapa Yankson at the forecourt of the State House.

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Several dignitaries including President Nana Akufo-Addo and General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, attended the event.

Other known faces at the funeral include Catherine Afeku, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) president, Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour); past President Sidiku Buari and Ahuma Bosco Ocansey (Daddy Bosco), an administrator at MUSIGA.

The late Paapa Yankson passed on July 21, 2017, after an electrifying and last public performance on "Bottles and Bands" staged in November last year.

Till his death, he has to his credit over 15 albums: including hit songs like “Show Your Love”, “Okukuseku”, “Tena Men Kyen”.

Watch the Video below.

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