1944 - 2017
Paapa Yankson Ghanaian Musician
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Details
| Alternative Name |
Paapa Yankson
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| Birthday |
22nd June, 1944
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| Birthplace |
Winneba, Ghana
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| Died |
21st July, 2017
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| Place of Death |
Dansoman, Accra, Ghana
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
Ghanaian
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Highlife
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| Year(s) Active |
1987–2017
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| Associated Acts |
The Carousel Seven, Western Diamond band, Golden Nuggets
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Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson, known as Paapa Yankson (22 June 1944 – 21 July 2017) was a Ghanaian highlife singer, songwriter, and producer. He recorded two dozen albums during his career; his hit songs included "Wiase Mu Nsem", "Show Your Love", "Wo Yere Anaa Wo Maame", and "Tena Menkyen". He won multiple awards, including Best Composition for his song "Yaaba" at the 1997 Konkomba Awards. He was a recipient of the Grand Medal of Ghana for his contribution to Ghanaian music.
