“I am ashamed” – Sarkodie on not missing Nana Ampadu’s funeral.

Sarkodie has missed attending the funeral of Nana Ampadu and he is ashamed.

The Ghanaian Highlife legend who was laid to rest 8th October at his home town, Obo Kwahu, in the Eastern Region saw many dignitaries as well as celebrities paying their final respects.

Sarkodie, Ghana’s finest rapper however missed the funeral and in his own words on Twitter, feels ashamed for not being there at the final rites.

According to the celebrated rapper, he feels deep remorse and regret for completely forgeting about the funeral although he had it in mind.

“Ashamed and hurt for not making it to the Legend Nana Ampadu’s funeral … Uncle David Dontoh told me about it last Sunday… Crazy how I had it on my mind from then and still missed it. but all the same Rest In Peace Grandpa May the almighty keep you safe”.

Nana Ampadu was one time President of MUSIGA and was also the leader of the African Brothers Band, formed in 1963.

The legendary highlife musician has been credited with several popular highlife tracks. He is known to have composed over 800 songs.

He won a nationwide competition in Ghana and was crowned the “Ndwontofoohene,” or King of Singers.