{
  "id": 16660277,
  "title": "Ga Mantse honours late Wulomei singer Naa Amanua at Sacred Crown Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/ga-mantse-honours-late-wulomei-singer-naa-amanua-at-sacred-crown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T20:38:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ga-mantse-honours-late-wulomei-singer-naa-amanua-at-sacred-crown-awards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The renowned Ga singer and songwriter, Naa Amanua, has been posthumously honored with a legacy award at the Sacred Crown Awards. This prestigious event recognizes icons of African heritage, spirituality and wellness. Amanua, whose real name was Mary, left an indelible mark on Ga traditional music and was a pioneering female lead singer of the acclaimed Wulomei group. Her contribution to the genre helped bring Ga music to listeners across Ghana and internationally. Born in Accra in 1949, Amanua's love for music blossomed at a young age, leading her to sing in the choir at St. George’s Garrison Anglican Church. Later, she served as choir director at Abokobi Presbyterian Mixed-Middle School during the late 1960s. A turning point came in 1973 when she joined Wulomei, where her unique voice contributed to the group's hits like Meridian and Menye Menye. The ensemble traveled across Ghana in 1974 during General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong's rule and performed in the United States and the United Kingdom, introducing Ga music to wider audiences. Amanua's career was marked by her dedication to preserving and promoting Ga cultural heritage through her music. Her influence also empowered women in the music industry to embrace their talents and cherish their cultural roots. Her recognition at the Sacred Crown Awards is a tribute to her role in safeguarding an essential part of Ghana’s musical and cultural identity. Though she is no longer with us, her music and lasting legacy continue to enrich Ghana’s cultural heritage.",
  "summary": "The late Ghanaian singer and songwriter Mary Naa Amanua Dadoo, popularly known as Naa Amanua, has been named a posthumous legacy honouree at the Sacred Crown Awards, an initiative celebrating icons of African heritage, spirituality and wellness. Naa Amanua was celebrated for her contribution to Ga traditional music and her pioneering role as a female […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}