Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has assured the family of the late highlife icon, Bob Pinodo, that the nation will preserve and promote his legacy.

“We are not taught coping mechanisms for grief. Although the scar may remain, the pain does ease with time. This difficult moment will pass, and you will regain strength. So be steadfast,” she said.

The Minister gave the assurance when the family of the late Robert Kweku Idan, popularly known as Bob Pinodo, paid a courtesy call on her in Accra on Friday to formally notify the government of his passing and announce the funeral arrangements.

Madam Gomashie emphasised that the musician’s contributions to Ghana’s cultural landscape would not be forgotten, stressing that preserving and promoting his legacy was a shared responsibility between the family and the nation.

She underscored the need to document and safeguard the stories, works and relics of veteran musicians while they were alive, lamenting missed opportunities over the years to properly archive such histories.

She described Bob Pinodo’s impact on Ghana’s music industry as enduring and pledged institutional support to ensure that his memory and contributions to the creative arts sector remained alive for future generations.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Bessa Simons, President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), described the late musician as a global ambassador who travelled extensively to promote Ghanaian music.

He announced that the main funeral rites would be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and urged the younger generation to explore Bob Pinodo’s rich body of work, including his popular hit “Disco Dance” and his gospel repertoire.

Bob Pinodo is remembered as a pioneering figure whose artistry significantly contributed to the growth and international recognition of Ghana’s creative arts industry.