Empress Miriam Simone Returns to Ghana: Honors Nana Amin Obriri & Advances Indigenous Motherhouse Foundation
Empress Miriam Simone's Homecoming: A Cultural Ambassador's Return to Ghana for Royal Funeral and Community Work
Internationally acclaimed Reggae artist and cultural ambassador Empress Miriam Simone is set to return to Ghana for her second official visit. The poignant journey is to honor the memory and legacy of the late Nana Amin Obriri. He was GA West Ambassador of Culture and Abontendomhene of Adukrom. The funeral ceremonies will be held at the Durbar Grounds in Adukrom Akuapem.
This homecoming to Ghana is deeply significant for Empress Miriam Simone. She solidified her bond with the nation during her transformative first visit in 2024. Her connection was formally recognized when an assembly of 75 Kings and Queen Mothers in the Accra Ga West Municipal Assembly enstooled her as a Queen Mother.
They bestowed upon her the title Naa Lamley I of the Lamley Royal Family. In honor of her role, a piece of land was granted to her initiative. The Indigenous Motherhouse Foundation was given this land for future community development.
“I am coming back to Ghana with love and reverence to pay my last respects to Nana Amin Obriri,” stated Simone. “His wisdom, guidance, and cultural leadership left a lasting impression on me and on all who were blessed to know him. It is my honor to stand with his family, the chiefs, and the people of Adukrom in celebrating his life and legacy.”
Beyond paying respects, Empress Miriam Simone will use her visit to advance the humanitarian vision of the Indigenous Motherhouse Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to empowering Black women and supporting underprivileged children in Ghana. It will see further development on its projects. This continues the work began during her first visit. Her initial visit included a community development project in Nima. It also featured a reggae concert hosted by DJ Gashie.
Her inaugural 2024 visit featured powerful collaborations with Ghanaian reggae artist Major Steppa. It included community service and an empowering seminar for children in Nima. This second trip reinforces her mission to use music and culture as tools for unity and empowerment. It also fosters cultural exchange between the African diaspora and the continent.
The funeral of Nana Amin Obriri is expected to draw dignitaries, chiefs, queen mothers, and cultural leaders from across Ghana and the international community. Empress Miriam Simone’s presence will serve as a powerful tribute to his legacy. It is also a symbol of the enduring bridge between Africa and its diaspora.
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About Miriam Simone
Born to Surinamese parents and raised in Amsterdam, Miriam Simone carries a rich cultural heritage rooted in Suriname and the Netherlands. Her lineage spans African and Indigenous roots. This informs her profound connection to identity and diasporic history.
She is the founder of the Indigenous Motherhouse Foundation, an organization focused on uplifting women and children. Through education, empowerment, and cultural preservation, she inspires change. A guiding light in modern reggae, Empress Miriam Simone blends musical excellence with deep-rooted spirituality and social advocacy. She bridges continents with her transcendent voice.
