Amakye Dede has revealed the pioneering acts that former President Jerry John Rawlings has performed in the creative arts industry.

"During his time, he tried his best to put the musicians into one family,” he revealed.

“I’m going to see what we can do to arrange the funeral.”

Ben Brako also echoed his words, as he admitted that the late Ex-president projected Ghanaian music.

The legendary musician described the Ex-president as a fearless great warrior whose demise has hit the country.

He said this while speaking an interview with MzGee on TV3’s New Day November 13.

On his experience, he said: “first encounter with the late former president was at Achimota through friends like George, Charles, Mocavo and Joe Mugabe”.

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“He was very idealistic, had his own style that was different from everybody else which gave him a lot of deference and respect. His persona has never changed.

“I remember one time at the State House, Isaac Hayes was playing and I was on the bill. As I was about to perform, the president called me to him and gave me a big embrace in front of everyone and that was a remarkable gesture.

“Of all the presidents and heads of state, I think President Rawlings was the one who came closer to our heritage and culture. He promoted the arts and creative industry; he was a media person and understood creativity based on our arts and culture so he pushed it a lot and he also had good relations with individual musicians.”