Akuamoah Osei Boateng, the renowned Seventh-Day Adventist composer and singer, has passed away following a brief illness. Celebrated for iconic songs like ‘Yesu Ka Woho’, ‘Ɔkwantufo’, among others, Boateng’s illustrious music journey spanned over five decades.
Having mentored and shaped numerous talents within and beyond the SDA Church, Boateng succumbed to his illness at the Accident and Emergency Centre of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He had been receiving treatment there for approximately a week. Mark Kwabena Adu Agyei, his brother and leader of the Aduana family of Oguaa, verified this tragic news to Myjoyonline.com.
The passing of this widely traveled artist, who established the Advent Missionaries Group, has deeply resonated with members of the SDA Church, his vast fanbase, and his close relatives.
Born to Madam Adwoa Oforiwaa and Opanin Akwasi Kwayie in Senkyi and Oguaa respectively, near Effiduase in the Ashanti region, Boateng was originally born into a Muslim household. However, he embraced the Seventh-Day Adventist faith during his formative years.
Juggling teaching with his musical passion in his early career, the trained educator harmoniously blended both professions.
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Akuamoah Osei Boateng Biography
Akuamoah Osei Boateng, born on April 22, 1964, was the fifth child among twelve siblings – seven boys and five girls. He received his foundational education at Oguua and the Methodist School, both located in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti region.
Akuamoah Osei Boateng’s family background was deeply intertwined with religion. His grandmother was instrumental in establishing the first-ever Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Oguaa, his hometown. Despite his mother being a devout Adventist, she had to convert to Islam due to her husband, Agya Kwayie’s religious shift. This did not deter Osei Boateng and his siblings from remaining steadfast in their commitment to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church throughout their lives.
Driven by a passion for teaching, Osei Boateng attended St. Andrews Training College to pursue his teaching ambitions. After a successful teaching practice at the Asante Mampong Presbyterian Primary School in 1972, he commenced his professional teaching journey at Krobo Primary School. However, his deep-rooted love for music led him to further his studies in the field. He subsequently earned a degree in music from the University of Education Winneba after just three years of teaching.
Post-university, Osei Boateng served as a teacher in various institutions including Agona S.D.A Secondary School, St. Louis Training College, and Garrison Schools.
Osei Boateng’s music prowess wasn’t limited to singing; he was also a prolific composer credited with over 600 songs spanning Highlife, Choral, Anthems, and more, in both Twi and English. Religious music remained a significant aspect of his life as both a performer and composer. Seeking better opportunities, Osei Boateng relocated to the United States in 1989.
Akuamoah Osei Boateng cause of death
The sudden demise of the iconic musician and composer was met with shock and sorrow across the nation. Mark Kwabena Adu Agyei, the head of the Aduana family of Oguaa and Osei Boateng’s younger brother, informed Myjoyonline.com that Boateng had returned to Ghana in April of the previous year and was slated to return to the United States in May 2024.
After experiencing a rapid health decline on April 3rd, 2024, he was initially admitted to a private facility near Old Tafo. However, he later passed away at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 8:10 p.m.
His brother, Mr. Agyei, expressed his shock at the sudden turn of events, especially since Osei Boateng had seemed healthy during their last phone conversation.
Following his death, tributes poured in from music enthusiasts, former students, friends, and members of the Seventh-Day Adventist community.
“Elder Osei-Boateng’s passing is a significant loss to the world of music,” wrote Pastor Kwaning Boakye, former President of the Northern Ghana Union of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Dr. Hannah Ewoo-Asiem, another Adventist musician, also mourned Osei Boateng’s death, describing it as a colossal loss to Ghana’s SDA music ministry.
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Mr. Osei Boateng is survived by his wife, Vida Asantewaa, and four children, all living in the United States.