Hot SourceLegendary Ghanaian musician Kojo Antwi is set to lay his late mother, Madam Mary Adwoa Nyamaa, to rest this Saturday, 11 July 2025, at Obo-Kwahu in the Eastern Region.
Madam Nyamaa, who passed away on 13 November 2024 at the Mpraeso Government Hospital, lived to the remarkable age of 100. Affectionately known for her warmth and unwavering faith, she has been celebrated as a source of strength and inspiration for her family and community.
The funeral rites will take place at the Presbyterian School park in Obo-Kwahu, with hundreds of mourners, dignitaries, and fans expected to attend. The ceremony is anticipated to blend solemn reflection with vibrant cultural performances befitting the mother of Ghana’s beloved “Mr Music Man.”
Kojo Antwi, who has often spoken publicly about his mother’s influence on his life and music, is the fourth of nine children and one of six surviving siblings. He credits his mother as a driving force behind his widely acclaimed career, which includes the hit song “Bre Bre Anowaa” from his 1996 album To Mother Africa, a heartfelt dedication to her.
The funeral is expected to draw figures from across the creative arts industry, close family friends, and fans from Ghana and beyond who wish to pay their final respects to the matriarch who shaped one of the country’s most cherished musical legacies.
Madam Nyamaa’s passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes on social media, with many praising her long life and the values she instilled in her children, especially Kojo Antwi, who has consistently upheld a reputation for humility and artistic excellence.
As preparations conclude, the ceremony promises to be not just a farewell, but a celebration of a life well-lived, echoing the rhythms and spirit that have defined Kojo Antwi’s decades-long career.
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