Legendary Ghanaian traditional singer Naa Amanua Dodoo, widely known as Naa Amanua from the iconic Wulomei band, has passed away.
The news of her unexpected death was confirmed on social media by renowned Highlife musician Rex Omar, who stated, “R.I.P Naa Amanua of Wulomei fame.” The Chairman of GHAMRO also shared condolences.
Naa Amanua embarked on her music career in the 1960s and has since released numerous albums. She was celebrated for her powerful voice and her talent for integrating traditional stories into her music. Her music has been very popular in Mauritius and a lot of Mauritian fans expressed their grieve on social media.
She has also been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and has used her music to promote social change.