Jonilar, a digital music executive, has made a strong plea for the documentation of Naa Amanua, a legend in Ga and Ghanaian music.
In a recent social media post, Jonilar emphasized Naa Amanua’s enormous contributions to the music industry, calling her a “strong pillar of Ga music and Ghanaian music.”
Despite her continuing legacy, he was concerned about the lack of an internet presence and record of her works.
“I’ve searched everywhere on the internet, looking for her dedicated social media accounts and streaming platforms, including YouTube, to see if her performances across the world can be found, but nope, there’s nothing like that,” Jonilar told me.
He drew similarities to worldwide music superstars such as Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, and Michael Jackson, emphasizing the significance of maintaining Naa Amanua’s musical legacy for future generations.
“This is my humble appeal as a fan to the young men and women in Naa Amanua’s close circle to take action. “She’s an asset and a national treasure,” Jonilar insisted.Furthermore, he proposed enlisting organizations such as the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and universities in the documentation of Naa Amanua’s life and career, as well as incorporating her tale into museums and arts departments across Ghana.
Jonilar’s call to action extends beyond Naa Amanua to include the documenting of other national figures as well as the preservation of Ghana’s rich history, culture, and heritage.
“Ghana! We are not doing enough to preserve our nation’s heritage and define ourselves as a people. Our history, culture, and tradition are rich. “Let’s document and protect it,” Jonilar stressed.
Mary Naa Amanua Dodoo, better known as Naa Amanua, is a Ghanaian Ga folklore singer and songwriter. She was the primary female singer for Wulomei, a Ghanaian music group formed in 1973. Naa was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.