Just in: Legendary Highlife singer Nana Tuffour has died

Information reaching Atinkanews.net indicates that Ghanaian Highlife artiste, James Nana Tuffour, popularly known as Nana Tuffour, has passed on.

The 66-year-old was confirmed dead on Andy Dosty’s show, Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Monday, June 15, 2020.

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Information gathered indicates Nana Tuffour has been sick for some time now but died in his home on the dawn of Monday.

The man popularly known as 9-9-2-4 recently lost a blood brother with whom he is very close to.

Although the late brother remains in the morgue due to Covid-19, sources close to the family suspect grief may have fast-tracked the crooner’s demise.

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The renowned highlife singer/songwriter rose to fame in an era when intelligence scored substantially more points than good looks.

The ‘Abeiku’ hitmaker spent his childhood in Kumasi.

Growing up, he was surrounded by resourceful relatives which gave him the opportunity to enjoy music from all around the world while at home.

Affectionately called Nana at home, he kicked off his musical journey with one of the country’s best keyboardist Alex Konadu popularly known as ‘one-man thousand.’

The ace singer with over 15 albums to his credit later joined the Wanto Wazuri Band as a pianist.

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