AYV News, July 16, 2024
Legendary Sierra Leonean culture singer, Ngor Gbetuwa, passed away yesterday in Bo city. Famous for his smash hit “Amuyamamuye,” Gbetuwa’s music has been a significant cultural touchstone for the nation.
Ngor Gbetuwa, a legendary voice of Sierra Leone, used his art to chronicle the country’s struggles during the brutal 11-year civil war. His music did more than recount the pain and challenges faced by Sierra Leoneans; it also served as a beacon of hope and resilience.
Through his lyrics, Gbetuwa emphasised the hardships endured during the war, yet his songs also celebrated the strength and perseverance of the Sierra Leonean people.
Gbetuwa was more than a cultural singer; he was a living embodiment of our heritage and traditions, a voice that captured the essence of Sierra Leone’s soul. His songs resonated with the spirit of the people and preserved the beauty of our cultural legacy.
His final public appearance on stage was during a recently held Cultural Festival in Bassa Town, Waterloo, an event held to celebrate his enduring impact in the music industry.
Ngoh Gbetuwa suffered a Cardiac condition long before his death and his wife, Mrs. Jatu Gbetuwa, has been expressing concerns about her husband’s heart complications and wanted people to help, a much needed help that did not come.
Ngoh Gbetuwa’s mortal remains has been transported from the Bo Government Hospital to Kenema, where it will be placed in a mortuary awaiting his funeral rites.
