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By Hannah Awadzi, RNG
Accra, May 4, GNA – Professor Emeritus Joseph
Hansen Kwabena Nketia, renowned ethnomusicology writer, has left Ghana a
a legacy of tremendous cultural capital to strengthen its unique African identity,
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said Saturday.
During the last funerary rites of Professor J.H.
Nketia on the forecourt of the state house, President Akufo-Addo said:
The success of life is a salutary message for young people, that heaven is the
limit for those who want to work hard. Indeed, his life experiences point to
the crucial importance of education. "
He pleaded for a Ghana where holistic
cultures and identities have played a key role in managing challenges
posed by globalization, he said.
"For me, I am convinced that if we apply the
Professor Nketia's work … We will be more encouraged to build a
democratic nation based on fairness, respect, self-esteem and inclusion. "
"We will then build a new Ghanaian
civilization, a Ghana beyond aid, which will witness a new bloom of
Ghanaian art and culture, "said the president.
The pre-burial service for Professor Kwabena
Nketiah, born June 22, 1921, was characterized by rich cultural events
in the midst of performing some of his works, which included music and recitals.
The funeral attracted many people
people like the former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, Ministers
States, parliamentarians, academics and eminent personalities from around the world
society.
Reverend Priscilla Naana Nketia, the
The daughter of the late Professor Nketia, in a tribute to his father, said: "Our
father was a state man, a scholar and a renowned ethnomusicologist, but for us he
It was just a dad. A father who cared about us and did everything in his power to
see our education at the highest level. "
"Dad was a good listener and very supportive
of our respective courses. The name Nketia evoked some instructions from
our elders and our respective teachers. Akosua was forced by his music
Professor, Mr. Essah, to do O'Level Music instead of History, which she has
prefer."
"Naana has almost lost confidence because
she could not play any musical instrument like her siblings, how does the
Professor Nketia's daughter does not play the piano? Naana's music teacher, Mr. Adjah,
asked?"
Reverend Nketia said that in his later years he had
aversion to the barbers, what remained on his scalp would grow, fall and grow
again. God was his hairdresser.
"Dad lived a busy and satisfying life. he
lived to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was our hero, "she
added.
A tribute from the Presbyterian Church of Ghana
(PCG), read by Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso, International Public Relations Specialist
Expert, said Professor Kwabena Nketiah and his late wife, Lily, have joined the group Emmanuel.
The congregation of the PCG, Madina, in 1992, upon their return from the United States.
States.
"His behavior was typically Presbyterian –
calm, focused and disciplined … two years ago, the congregation judged
appropriate to celebrate Professor Nketia's life at the church for his immense
contribution to humanity in general and to the Presbyterian Church of Ghana
particular."
Rev. Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, Clerk of
the General Assembly of the PCG, in a sermon entitled: "Finish well and well
Ending empty, "urged the public to ensure that he expresses his ideas
to improve the lot of society.
"Do not go on your grave and wear inside of
you the best you have. "
He said that Professor Nketia had discovered his goal
life and continued by giving his best to humanity, he did not allow his age to
to limit it and he did not give up in the face of challenges and obstacles.
Reverend Ayete-Nyampong urged the government
find ways to use the potential of older people, they say; "At 60,
retirement age, they have a lot to contribute to our development. "
The mortal remains of Professor Nketia were buried at
the military cemetery.
He survived three girls, seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
His wife and two sons preceded him in the grave.
It has more than 200 publications and more than 80 publications.
musical compositions to his credit.
GNA
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