About Nana Tuffour
Lived 1954 – 2020 (aged 66). Nana Tuffour was a Ghanaian singer, composer and musician.
Nana Tuffour ( James Kwaku Tuffour; 14 February 1954 – 15 June 2020), also known as 9-9-2-4, was a Ghanaian Highlife singer and songwriter. He is known for popular highlife songs such as Aketekyiwa, Abeiku and Owuo sei fie and had 15 albums to his credit.
Life and career Nana Tuffour is a native of Kumasi. He started his musical career with keyboardist Alex Konadu, and joined the Wanto Wazuri Band as a pianist, he later became the lead vocalist for the Waza Africo Band, and also released his first album yes Highlife Romance in 1979. Nana traveled to Nigeria, and worked with King Sunny Adé as his keyboardist.
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Who was Nana Tuffour?
Ghanaian highlife musician
When was Nana Tuffour born?
Nana Tuffour was born on 14 February 1954.
When did Nana Tuffour die?
Nana Tuffour died on 15 June 2020.
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Nana Tuffour was a singer, composer and musician.
What nationality was Nana Tuffour?
Nana Tuffour was Ghanaian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nana Tuffour. https://biography.guide/nana-tuffour/
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