Emeritus Professor Nketiah will be buried on May 4

General News of Sunday, April 14, 2019

Source: ghananewsagency.org

2019-04-14

Professor Emeritus Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketiah, a renowned Ghanaian ethnomusicologist, will receive a funeral on Saturday, May 4, 2019, preceded by a pre-burial service at the Attorney's Court.

Professor Nketiah, considered the greatest musicologist in Africa, died at the age of 97 on March 13 this year.

His funeral will be characterized by numerous Ghanaian cultural events, as well as performances of the Winneba Youth Choir and the Choir of the Immanuel Congregation, Ghana Presbyterian Church, Madina New Road, where he led a fellowship.

The Ghana News Agency (GNA) visited the residence of the late Professor Nketiah, where a book of condolences was opened.

During a conversation with his two daughters; Professor Akosua Perbi, a retired historian, and Reverend Priscilla Naana Nketiah, a lawyer, shared fond memories of their father with the GNA.

Professor Akosua Perbi, his eldest daughter, said that his father and his interest in culture would be recognized, added; "He was a true scholar."

She said that the name Nketiah had become synonymous with music and that "since I was Nketiah, I was forced to make music instead of my preference, History at the O 'Level".

"My father was a source of inspiration and encouragement, he was approachable, he led a life rich in meaning."

Reverend Priscilla Naana Nketiah, for her part, said, "My father did so much and received many awards, but he was very humble and down-to-earth."

"He had a listening ear and he was very generous, not only in giving material things, but in sharing his knowledge. He said that his works should be shared. "

Reverend Nketiah stated that her father also had great faith in God, adding, "We saw him go through difficult times in life when our two brothers and our mother died, that is his faith in God who has moved it forward. "

"For the whole world, he was a musicologist, writer and composer, but for us, he was only one father who was there for us, he guided us to follow our pbadion, we want his legacy continue to live. "

Professor J. H. Nketiah was born on June 22, 1921 in Asante Mampong. He had over 200 publications and 80 musical compositions to his credit.

He was the first African Director at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana and has received several awards, including the Cowell Award of the African Music Society, his companion for the first time. 39; Order of the Ghana Star, the Great Medal of the Government of Ghana and the Africanist Award of the Association of African Studies of the United States for its long devotion to African Studies