Ghanaian Highlife musician Jewel Ackah is dead

Ghanaian Highlife artiste Jewel Ackah who has been battling stroke and other sicknesses for the past 10 years has passed away. He was 73.

Reports say his death occurred on Friday 27th April, 2018, in the evening.

Jewel Ackah was known for hit songs like "Abena Ewo Hen", "Araba", "and Abena Ma Ware Wo".

He also composed the anthem of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Last year, he condemned members of the NDC for allegedly abandoning him during his illness, despite his immense contribution to the party. His criticism of the party prompted some Ghanaians to run to his aid with cash and other material donations.

Nana Appiah Mensah, the head of the Zylofon Group, was one of those who supported Jewel Ackah, donating $10,000 towards his medical rehabilitation. Former president John Mahama also visited him at his Swedru home to wish him well and support him financially. It appears, however, that despite the donations to Jewel Ackah to aid his recovery, the musician's condition had deteriorated, leading to his death.

Jewel Ackah died at his home in Swedru at about 7pm on Friday, according information reaching this medium. He was 73. Read more: https://yen.com.gh/109398-breaking-legendary-musician-jewel-ackah-dead.html#109398Jewel Ackah died at his home in Swedru at about 7pm on Friday, according information reaching this medium. He was 73. Read more: https://yen.com.gh/109398-breaking-legendary-musician-jewel-ackah-dead.html#109398