Papa Yankson will be given a befitting burial - Nana Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that the late ace highlife musician, Paapa Yankson will be given a befitting burial.

According to the president, the late musician deserves a befitting burial because he served the country well and therefore deserved the State’s support.

Nana Addo made this known when a delegation led by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Abelema Afeku comprising with Paapa Yankson’s family members and the leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) visited him at the Flagstaff House.

The president stated that the funeral of the late highlife musician should be held at the forecourt of the State House.

The leadership of MUSIGA also revealed that Paapa Yankson would be honoured at MUSIGA’s annual grand ball slated for December 5.

The veteran musician who passed away on 21st July 2017 will be buried on October 21, 2017, in Apam.