Photos: Akufo-Addo, Tourism Minister, Asiedu Nketia, others attend Paapa Yankson’s funeral

The state burial for the legendary highlife musician Paapa Yankson is underway at the forecourt of the state house in Accra.

Top musicians, actors, politicians and people from all walks of life are paying tribute to the highlife mogul as he goes home today.

The mounted stage with the legends picture in the backdrop will surely experience performances from his colleagues, who will say goodbye to him for the last time.

He will be remembered for contributing to the edification of souls with his voice and his music.

Some of the known faces at the funeral include President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; Catherine Afeku, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) president, Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour); past President Sidiku Buari, Asiedu Nketia of the National Democratic Party (NDC) and Ahuma Bosco Ocansey (Daddy Bosco), an administrator at MUSIGA.

Some musicians at the event include Pat Thomas, Rex Omar, Yaw Sarpong, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, AB Crentsil.

The late Paapa Yankson passed away after a short illness on July 21, 2017. He was 78.

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