Ghanaian traditional music has lost one of its greatest voices as legendary singer Naa Amanua Dodoo, famed for her work with the iconic Wulomei band, has passed away.

The news of her death was confirmed on social media by renowned actor and media personality, George Quaye, who expressed his sorrow in a heartfelt tribute.

“I’m sad! A woman I’m humbled to call Mother. One of God’s gifts to Ghana and the world. The first woman to join the legendary group, Wulomei. Naa Amanua has taken a bow… Rest Well Ma!” George Quaye wrote on Facebook.

Naa Amanua’s musical legacy spans over six decades, leaving behind a body of work that has been instrumental in preserving and promoting Ghanaian traditional music.

Beginning her career in the 1960s, she quickly established herself as one of the most powerful voices in the country’s cultural landscape.

Her rise to fame began when she became the first female member of the Wulomei band, a pioneering group in traditional Ghanaian music formed in 1973 by composer and musician Nii Tei Ashitey.

At a time when traditional sounds were competing with emerging Western genres, Wulomei carved a niche by celebrating authentic Ghanaian rhythms, stories, and instruments.

Naa Amanua’s powerful, soul-stirring voice became a defining feature of the group’s success.

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