21 July 2017(2017-07-21) (aged 73) Dansoman, Accra, Ghana
Genres
Highlife
Years active
1970s–2017
Formerly of
Western Diamonds
Golden Nuggets
Musical artist
Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson, known as Paapa Yankson (22 June 1944 – 21 July 2017) was a Ghanaian highlife singer, songwriter, and producer.[1] 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.
^Kwame Acheampong (21 July 2017). "Highlife Legend Paapa Yankson Dead". Starr FM Online. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
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