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Opanka urge musicians to support Appiatse reconstruction
Ghanaian rapper Armstrong Affum popularly known in showbiz as ‘Opanka’ has urged his fellow musicians to support the course towards the reconstruction of Appiatse near Bogoso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region, following an explosion at the community
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the small town of Appiatse was ravaged by a massive explosion, which killed 14 people with more than 179 injured and hundreds of people displaced.
According to the multiple-award-winning rapper, he was personally devastated by the severity of the damage caused and wants musicians to contribute to the Appiatse Support Fund established by the government.
“I first want to offer my condolences to all those that have lost their loved ones. We must come together and show love to the people of Appiatse
These are challenging moments for them, and I think we can collaborate on one song to render our support .
I know most of them listen to our music, so by doing so I think they would feel loved as they quest to get back to normalcy
We can also donate relief items to them and also contribute to the government support fund and I think it would go along way to helping them,” he said. -GNA
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MAAME TIWAA, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel group ‘Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo,’ has been reported dead after a short illness. The news of her demise broke in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025.
For decades, Maame Tiwaa stood beside Yaw Sarpong as the soothing female voice of the group. She contributed to numerous gospel classics that continue to inspire believers across the country. Her vocals featured prominently on numerous gospel classics including ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Awurade Ka Me Ho’, ‘Yen Fa Oye Nkoaa’, and ‘Mensuro’. These songs became staples in Christian homes and churches across Ghana, with many believers drawing spiritual upliftment from her performances. Her voice helped establish the Asomafo sound as one of the most influential gospel collectives in the country.
Her last known performances was her tribute to Yaw Sarpong at this year’s TGMA night and at her son’s wedding. In recent months, Maame Tiwa had been actively caring for Yaw Sarpong during his health struggles.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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