FLASHBACK: Kojo Antwi flanked by the late Nana Konadu and Rawlings
Music legend, Kojo Antwi has paid an emotional tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, describing her as “a loving and supportive spirit” whose compassion and dedication to empowering women left an enduring mark on the nation.
In a tribute on his social media pages, the celebrated musician expressed profound sorrow over her passing.
“My condolences to The Rawlings Family. More than just a respected public figure, I regarded her as a loving and supportive spirit — a true advocate for women’s rights. Ghana suffers the loss of a graceful soul. Rest in perfect peace, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. Damirifa due,” Kojo Antwi wrote.
Accompanying his tribute was a cherished photograph of himself with the late former President, Jerry John Rawlings, and late former First Lady, Nana Konadu, taken nearly three decades ago at his first-ever “24th December Kojo Antwi Experience” concert at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra.
Reflecting on their long-standing friendship, the Maestro recalled how the Rawlings’ were loyal supporters of his music and frequent guests at his annual concerts. He revealed that Nana Konadu’s last appearance was at the 2023 edition of the Kojo Antwi Experience held at UPSA — a memory he now treasures even more deeply.
Kojo Antwi also recounted how the late First Lady once invited him and his band to perform in Côte d’Ivoire for then-First Lady, Henriette Konan Bédié, during the tenure of President Henri Konan Bédié, describing it as a testament to her unwavering support for Ghanaian arts and culture beyond the nation’s borders.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 76.
Her death has been met with widespread mourning across the country, as tributes continue to pour in celebrating a woman remembered for her strength, grace, and lifelong commitment to the empowerment of women and the advancement of Ghanaian society.
By Francis Addo