‘Komkom’ Hitmaker, Awurama Badu Passes On

Another tragedy hits Ghana’s Music Industry as information reaching Ghafla.com has it that, ace  highlife Musician, Awurama Badu has passed away after battling with a long sickness following the recent death of Paapa Yankson. She died on Thursday night at the Effiduase Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region.

The 72 year old has been ill for for some time now and it is unclear what sickness she had been battling.

Awurama Badu was undoubtedly one of the country’s prolific musicians known for songs like ‘Komkom’ and ‘Emelia’, ‘ OObaatan Refre Ne Mma’ aside ‘Medofo Adadaa Me’.

She was recognized in 2016 for her immense contribution to the growth of music in Ghana by Values For Life (VFL), a non governmental and profit making organization.

The Event, ‘A Night With Female Legends’, which was put together by VFL, seeks to promote African cultural renaissance and restoration, popularly among the youth.

May her soul rest in Peace.