Paapa YanksonGhana |1944| AkanBenjamin Paapa Kofi Yankson, known as Paapa Yankson, was a celebrated Ghanaian highlife singer, songwriter, and producer. Born into a musical family, his early passion for music led him to join The Carousel Seven band in the 1970s. Yankson's talent was recognized, and he enrolled at the National Academy of Music, graduating with a diploma in music. He worked as a music organizer before joining Western Diamonds and later Golden Nuggets. In 1995, he embarked on a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums and producing hit songs. Yankson received awards and accolades for his contributions to Ghanaian music, leaving an enduring legacy in highlife music.