The minister of tourism and creative arts, madam catherine afeku was in attendance and also read a tribute about paapa yankson. His works, wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen are among his hit songs. Reverbnation is not affiliated with those trademark owners. Sollo7 is a singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist and live performer who wrote his first song at the tender age of 8 and learned to play the piano at 10. After a while the band was moved to accra, and in 1995 paapa yankson broke away and went solo. A state event, the burial service comes off at the forecourt of the state house, and is expected to be graced by droves from all spectrums of society, because of how farreaching his influence. Paapa yankson benjamin paapa kofi yankson, winneba, ghana 22 june 1944 21 july 2017 was a ghanaian highlife musician and producer. With reverend mary ghansah on the acoustic guitar and daughters of glorious jesus edna on dondo, the group comprising pat thomas, abena ruthy and others sang popular gospel song it.
A delegation made up of some members of the musicians union of ghana musiga has paid a visit to the family of the late highlife luminary, paapa kofi yankson, who passed away last week friday, july 21 in his house at dansoman in accra. The highlife musician expressed a total disapproval of the absence of the new generation of artistes at the service of a man he said has contributed immensely to. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson, known as paapa yankson was a ghanaian highlife singer, songwriter, and producer. Jul 24, 2017 kwesi pratts tribute to paapa yankson by nana kwesi coomson on july 24, 2017. Four contestants of citi tvs music talent show voice factory have qualified to the grand finale slated for september 7, 2019. Paapa yankson was also instrumental in the formation of the western diamonds band. Find paapa yanksons songs, tracks, and other music. Mann, the leader of the regional band the carousel seven, impressed upon the bands owner, anis mubarak, to sign yankson to his band. He won multiple awards for his songs including best composition at the konkomba awards. Electronics 24,190 property 21,485 vehicles 10,593 jobs 349.
Information reaching indicates that veteran highlife legend paapa yankson has died according to his wife the tena me nkyen hitmaker died in his accra home friday morning. My father deserves a state burial son of paapa yankson yen. His latent music flair was discovered at the funeral of a neighbor. Paapa yankson leaves his sick bed to perform and receives a. Tena menkyen lyrics paapa yankson ft paulina oduro mp3. He did great songs like tena menkyen, mensu, abam kofi, among others. But two years later after joining the band, he left for the golden nuggets band.
May 25, 2014 paapa yankson ft paulina oduro tena me nkyen. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson was born on june 22, 1944 at winneba and for over 40 years, hes kept highlife alive with the release of 15 albums that spurned a deluge of hit songs including wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen among others. The bereaved family of the late paapa yankson expressed gratitude toward the president and the creative arts minister for fulfilling their promises as they paid their last respect. Listen to tena me nkyen from paapa yanksons best of paapa yankson for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson was born on june 22, 1944 at winneba. Nov 22, 2016 legendary ghanaian highlife singer paapa yankson thought he was escaping from his sick bed to do what he does best, sing, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he left the stage of bottles and bands last saturday with over 50,000 ghana cedis. Paapa yankson has more than 15 albums to his credit and it is not surprising that some young hiplife artistes keep knocking at his door. A smooth jazz cover of paapa yankson tena me nkyen by nathan.
His well known songs included wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen. The last time paapa, as he was affectionately called, was seen in public was when he left his sick bed to perform at the bottles and bands festival at the polo grounds in november 2016. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Veteran musician, gyedublay ambolley has bemoaned paapa yankson s funeral snub by young musicians. Paapa yankson kokroko paapa yankson download listen. Paapa yankson was truly a legend who will be missed. A lot of other celebrities were on hand for his homegoing service. The funeral rites of highlife legend, paapa yankson, was held at the forecourt of the state house in accra today saturday. Feb 08, 2009 paapa yankson and paulina oduro put up a splendid duet performance of the song tena me nkyen. Jun 21, 2016 benjamin paapa kofi yankson was born on june 22, 1944 at winneba. Paapa yankson recorded over 15 albums during his career with songs such as wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen. Snippet of paapa yanksons tena me nkyen, with the incredible kyekyeku on guitar.
Best of paapa yankson, an album by paapa yankson on spotify. He was born into a musical family with his father, benjamin akono yankson, being a trumpeter with the apam brass band, and his mother akua doma, a singer in the christ little band of the methodist church. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson was born on 22 june 1944 at winneba in the central region of ghana. Highlife icon, paapa yankson was laid to rest over the weekend. Ghanaian highlife legend, benjamin akono kofi yankson popularly known as paapa yankson will be laid to rest on saturday, october 21. Tena me ky3n ma meb wo nkmm bi me nkmm nyinaa nye d3 me nye wod yi nkrfo ntease oo d naa.
Musiga visits paapa yanksons family dailyguide network. Paapa yankson has more than 15 albums to his credit and it is not surprising that some young hiplife artistes keep knocking at his door to feature him on their albums. This was after lina and kenniekings were evicted from the 7th performance episode. They included nana ampadu, gyedu blay ambolley, ksm, obour and many others. Dec 20, 2019 the late highlife legend, paapa yankson and paulina oduros popular evergreen duet, tena menkyen was adroitly sampled on broken heart. He was a recipient of the grand medal of ghana for his contribution to ghanaian. Papa yanksons son calls on government to give his father a. Listen to fame ye wodze, show your love and more from paapa yankson. By kwamina tandoh accra july 21, gna veteran highlife music legend, paapa yankson, passed on in the early hours of friday, at age 73, at his dansoman residence,in accra. He won multiple awards, including best composition for his song yaaba at the 1997 konkomba awards. Highlife legend paapa yankson dead ghanapoliticsonline.
My father deserves a state burial son of paapa yankson 2 years ago 17737 views by m. The tena me nkyen hitmaker died at a hospital in accra friday morning, his wife confirmed to. Quarshie the son of the recently deceased highlife legend, paapa yankson has suggested his father be given a state burial for his contributions to ghanas music industry. Celebrate this day with a classic love song tena me kyen by paapa yankson featuring pauline oduro. Paapa s last major performance was at the music of ghanaian origin concert organized by citi fm in. Yankson taught and performed in many countries across the world including united states, canada, belgium, united. Highlife legend paapa yankson goes home pictures citi. Paapa yankson s illness was an open secret as he performed his last few public events in a wheelchair. Jul 21, 2017 information reaching indicates that veteran highlife musician benjamin paapa kofi yankson has died. Paapa yankson ft paulina oduro tena menkyen ghanaweb.
Kwesi pratts tribute to paapa yankson by nana kwesi coomson on july 24, 2017. Paapa yankson has more than 15 albums to his credit and it is. His funeral took place at the state house in accra. Sollo7 shot into the limelight after his soulful renditions of some ghanaian classics such as medofo pa by kojo antwi and tena menkyen by paapa yankson of blessed memory. The last time paapa, as he was affectionately called, was seen in public was when he left his sick bed to perform at the bottles and bands festival. Paapa yankson was always in high spirits at public events, and held to a firm conviction that he would walk unaided again. Paapa yankson ft paulina oduro tena me nkyen duet, songs. Born benjamin paapa kofi yankson on june 22, 1944, at winneba, the highlife legend has 15 albums to his credit. Highlife legend paapa yankson has died, has learnt. Highlife legend paapa yankson dead ghanalive fm ghana. Paapa s last major performance was at the music of ghanaian origin concert organized by citi fm in march 2017, where he performed in a wheel chair. He is known for his work in theatre, though he has also worked in film and television.
Aug 28, 2016 paapa yankson benjamin paapa kofi yankson, winneba, ghana 22 june 1944 21 july 2017 was a ghanaian highlife musician and producer. Papa yanksons son calls on government to give his father a state burial by admin on saturday, july 22, 2017 legendary highlife artiste, papa yankson yesterday died at his residence in dansoman, a suburb of accra. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson was born on june 22, 1944 at winneba in the central region. The last time he was seen in public was when he left his sick bed to perform at the bottles and bands festival at the polo grounds in november 2016. Hundreds of people from the music fraternity, and the arts industry, and members of the general public, were there in their numbers to say goodbye to the tsena menkyen.
The family of the legendary musician confirmed the unfortunate news to tv3 during the midday bulletin stating that he passed on in the early hours of thursday after prolonged illness that has kept him confined to a wheelchair for sometime now. Wheelchair or not, benjamin paapa kofi yankson as he was born in the 1940s still performed at public events, and still overwhelmed audiences with uncommon charisma. Paapa yankson okukuseku by citizinsmusic published on 20101124t18. Jul 26, 2017 yankson spent his final days in the studio, says graal. You can streamdownload her music on itunes, spotify, soundcloud. Papa yankson gets ghc 50k after escaping from his sick bed. Meet akpene yankson, a budding young author from ghana. Highlife legend paapa yankson passes on ghana news. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Which one ft kizz daniel reflects on mood swings a reality that creates a leeway for uncertainties and mistrust to emerge in relationships. Paapa yankson free mp3 music for listen and download online. Paapa yankson has more than 15 albums to his credit.
Highlife legend paapa yankson dead dailyguide network. He was a recipient of the grand medal of ghana for his music. Paapa yanksons burial slated for october 21 kasapa102. Chords for paapa yankson ft paulina oduro tena me nkyen. Paapa yankson ft paulina oduro tena me nkyen duration. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mp3 downloader free download, free mp3 converter, mobile friendly androidios, 100% free, no registration needed. Ghana music videos paapa yankson ft paulina oduro, song. Papa yankson was known for popular hit songs such as wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen among others. Born benjamin paapa kofi yankson on 22 nd june, 1944 at winneba, paapa yankson surprisingly discovered his talent at the funeral of a neighbour born into a music family where both parents were musicians, paapa yanksons parents wanted to see their son in a whitecollar job instead of joining them in the music industry. The finder online highlife legend paapa yankson goes home. Jul 23, 2017 his hit songs included wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen.
His hit songs included wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen. He was also instrumental in the projection of music bands into critical national acclaim. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson, known as paapa yankson 22 june 1944 21 july 2017 was a ghanaian highlife singer. The last time paapa, as he was affectionately called, was seen in public was when he left his sick bed to perform at the bottles and bands. Sollo7 tena menkyen cover sollo7 performing tena menkyen by paapa yankson. Wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen are among his hit songs. Paapa yankson is reported dead at his dansoman residence. The president, nana addo dankwa akuffoaddo was in attendance for the icons funeral. Wiase mu nsem, show your love, wo yere anaa wo maame, and tena menkyen. On this record, sarkodie and kizz daniel yearn for attitudinal. Musicians sing for paapa yankson at funeral video citi. Yankson was the lead singer of the band during his four years with the company.
Paapa yanksons funeral snub by young musicians regrettable. He landed his first music contract during his mothers funeral. In 1997 he composed yaaba, which won the best composition during the komkomba awards. Buy tena menkyen on itunes tena menkyen 1196180980. He did great songs like tena menkyen, mensu, and abam kofi. Benjamin paapa kofi yankson, known as paapa yankson 22 june 1944 21 july 2017 was a ghanaian highlife singer, songwriter, and producer. He won the 2016 ian charleson award for his title role in hamlet and edmund in king lear, both at the royal shakespeare company. Paapa yankson and paulina oduro put up a splendid duet performance of the song tena me nkyen. Four contestants make it to grand finale of citi tvs voice. It was so tangible this faith that people at the end of his words had no option than to believe too. Thomas yawson, celebrated the late highlife musician paapa yankson today at his funeral with a spectacular musical performance. Hundreds of people from the music fraternity, and the arts industry, and members of the general public, were there in their numbers to say goodbye to the tsena menkyen crooner.
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