Emeritus professor Nketia will be buried on May 4th

General News of Sunday, April 14, 2019

Source: gbcghanaonline.com

2019-04-14

Professor Emeritus Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia, a renowned Ghanaian ethnomusicologist, will be buried on Saturday, May 4, 2019, as a result of a pre-burial service at the State Palace's courtyard in Accra.

Professor Nketia, 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.

Sharing their good memories with the RNG, his two daughters, a retired historian, Professor Akosua Perbi and a lawyer, Reverend Priscilla Naana Nketia shared memories with 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 Nketia 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 Nketia, for her part, said, "My father has accomplished so much and received many awards, but he was very humble and realistic."

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

In the meantime, a book of condolences was opened at the residence of the late Professor Nketiah.