Nana Tuffour (né James Kwaku Tuffour, 14 February 1954 – 15 June 2020), also known as 9-9-2-4, was a Ghanaian Highlife singer and songwriter.[1] He is known for popular highlife songs such as Aketekyiwa, Abeiku and Owuo sei fie and had 15 albums to his credit.[2][3]
Nana Tuffour | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Kwaku Tuffour |
| Born | 14 February 1954 |
| Died | 15 June 2020 (aged 66) |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1979–2020 |
Life and career
editNana Tuffour is a native of Kumasi. He started his musical career with keyboardist Alex Konadu, and joined the Wanto Wazuri Band as a pianist, he later became the lead vocalist for the Waza Africo Band, and also released his first album yes Highlife Romance in 1979.[4] Nana traveled to Nigeria, and worked with King Sunny Adé as his keyboardist.[3]
Tuffour died from COVID-19 in 2020.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Highlife veteran Nana Tuffuor dead". June 15, 2020.
- ^ "Highlife artiste Nana Tuffour dies". June 15, 2020.
- ^ a b "Highlife great Nana Tuffour has died". June 15, 2020.
- ^ "Veteran Highlife musician Nana Tuffour passes on". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- ^ "Highlife Music Legend Nana Tuffour Died of Coronavirus". 15 June 2020.
External links
edit- Nana Tuffour discography at Discogs
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