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His last performance was at the \u201cBottles and Bands\u201d staged in November last year.<\/p>\n<p>Paapa Yankson had to his credit 15 albums which included songs like &#8220;Show Your Love&#8221;, &#8220;Okukuseku&#8221; and &#8220;Tena Me Nky3n&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>At the press conference to officially inform the public about the funeral arrangements; Catherine Afeku, mentioned that the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is an ardent lover of music and per the immeasurable contribution of Paapa Yankson, the president has directed that he receive a state burial.<\/p>\n<p>The burial service will take place at the forecourt of the State House, Accra, on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. -5: 00 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary highlife artiste, Benjamin Akono Kofi Yankson popularly known as Paapa Yankson will be given a state burial scheduled by both family and government on Saturday, October 21, 2017. 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