Ghanaian highlife legend Dada KD has reportedly passed away.
According to information shared by Asaase Radio on its official social media page, the family has confirmed the death of the “Odo Mu Anigye” hitmaker. He reportedly passed away at the Gbawe Hospital in Accra on Friday May 16, 2025.
However, the cause of his death is not yet known, and the family has yet to issue an official statement.
Dada Kwakye Duah aka Dada KD is a contemporary highlife musician known for his love songs.
He released nine albums, including the hit album, ‘Somgye’. Other albums to his credit include ‘Ebeboawo’, ‘Obiara Se Eye’, ‘Ode twe boom / NY goes boom boom’ and ‘Mewura / Odom u anigyebi.’ His music is influenced greatly by Nana Adumako Nyamekye and Michael Bolton. He has played with bands like Relatives in Germany, Kojo Antwi’s Band, Tropical Vibes and Amakye Dede’s Band.
He was adjudged Best Male Vocal Artist (Ghana Music Awards) in Britain in 2004 by Ghanaians Resident in Britain. Dada K.D. was based in Germany but came home more often to promote his music. He left behind two children a boy and girl with Cecilia Yaa Sarfoa, a Ghanaian woman also based in Germany. Fufu with smoked fish light soup was his favourite food.
May his soul in peace.
