| Paapa Yankson | |
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 Paapa Yankson at MOGO Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson |
| Also known as | Paapa Yankson |
| Born | 22 June 1944 Winneba, Ghana |
| Died | 21 July 2017 (aged 73) Dansoman, Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Years active | 1970s–2017 |
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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.