Who composed the Yen Ara Asaase Ni song?
Ephraim AmuYen Ara Asaase Ni / ComposerEphraim Kɔku Amu was a Ghanaian composer, musicologist and teacher. Wikipedia
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Who composed the Yen Ara Asaase Ni song?
Ephraim AmuYen Ara Asaase Ni / ComposerEphraim Kɔku Amu was a Ghanaian composer, musicologist and teacher. Wikipedia
What form of music did Ephraim Amu do?
Amu is particularly known for his use of the atenteben, a traditional Ghanaian bamboo flute; he promoted and popularized the instrument throughout the country, and composed music for it.
Who translated the national anthem in Twi?
The languages are Akwapim Twi, Ashanti Twi, Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, fante and Nzema. The translation and compilation was done by Mr John B. K. Amoah, a researcher.
Who is Dr Ephraim Amu in Ghana?
Ephraim Amu is well known as the composer of one of Ghana’s most popular patriotic songs, ‘Yen Ara Asase Ni’. The heroic composer had other great creations under his sleeve. Mynewsghana.com reports that his love for music came to light when he was at the Peki-Blengo E.P. Boarding Middle School.
What was the occupation of Dr Ephraim Amu?
A year later, Ephraim Amu moved to the Abetifi Teachers Seminary to start his teacher training. During his stay in the school, Amu invented his own bicycle from wood. His friends named it ‘Amu’, after its creator. Amu also used his ingenuity and creativity to carve wooden balls for the school games.
Where was Ephraim Amu born?
Peki, GhanaEphraim Amu / Place of birthPeki is a town in the South Dayi District in the Volta Region of Ghana. It comprises eight subtowns, each with a subchief – Tsame, Avetile, Afeviwofe, Blengo, Dzake, Wudome, Dzobati and Adzokoe. All of these subchiefs swear allegiance to a paramount chief known as Deiga. Wikipedia
Who is the pathfinder of Ghanaian art music?
Dr. Ephraim Kwaku Amu
I wrote my Masters thesis on the compositions of three people we consider in Ghana as the pathfinders of Ghana’s art music. Dr. Ephraim Kwaku Amu, who is really regarded as the father of Ghanaian art music, because he did a lot of experimentation, even how to notate African rhythm in his compositions.
Who designed the coat of arms?
The Coat of arms was designed by Mr. Amon Kotei, a Ghanaian.
How old was Ephraim Amu when he died?
95 years (1899–1995)Ephraim Amu / Age at death
Where did Ephraim Amu go to school?
Royal College of MusicEphraim Amu / Education
Who designed the Ghana flag?
Theodosia OkohFlag of Ghana / Designed by
The Ghana National Flag was designed by Mrs. T. S Okoh, a Ghanaian, to replace the flag of the United Kingdom upon the attainment of independence in 1957. The flag of Ghana consists of the colours red, gold and green in horizontal stripes with a five pointed black star in the centre of the gold stripe.
Who were the parents of Ephraim Amu?
Ephraim Amu was born on 13th September, 1899, to Stephen Amuyaw and Sarah Akora Arna at Peki Avetile in the Volta Region of Ghana. While his mother was not musically inclined, his father was a distinguished drummer and cantor before he was converted to Christianity.
