The Musicians Union of Ghana, MUSIGA, has been saddened by the death of legendary highlife musician Ewurama Badu.

A statement signed and copied to Ghanacreativearts.com editor Nii Attractive (Mustapha Nii Okai Inusah) by the administrator of MUSIGA, Daddy Bosco confirmed the demise of the ace highlife musician.

Below is the full statement.

The Musicians Union of Ghana announces with a heavy heart the demise of Ace Highlife musician, Awurama Badu.

The musician who had been sick for a while passed at the Effiduasi Govt Hospital in the late hours of yesterday.

Awurama Badu sang hit songs such as Komkom, Medofo adaada me, Obaatan Refre Ne Mma etc.

She died at the age of 72.