King Pee, the manager of late Ghanaian Highlife legend Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD has confirmed the singer’s passing and strongly refuted rumours suggesting the musician died broke or under controversial circumstances.
Speaking exclusively to Ghana Weekend on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Dada KD’s manager, King Pee, disclosed that the singer fell suddenly ill on Friday, May 16, becoming inactive and unresponsive. His househelp alerted close associates, who rushed him to the Gbawe SDA Hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead later that night.
“Dada KD wasn’t sick. He suddenly went quiet, and when we rushed him to the hospital, he couldn’t make it,” King Pee recounted.
The family is expected to release an official statement in due time.
Addressing widespread social media rumours, King Pee firmly denied reports that the Highlife star was struggling financially, facing psychological issues or had been shot in a studio.
He clarified that a circulating video suggesting hardship was taken five years ago during an interview with Kofi Adoma and has no bearing on his recent life.
“Dada KD was not broke. He was doing very well,” King Pee emphasised. “He was supposed to submit his UK visa application today for a show next Saturday. He didn’t have issues with anyone. People just post things online for attention.”
The late musician, known for timeless Highlife classics like “Yebeye Yen Ho Fi,” “Obiaa Se Eye,” “Odo Mu Anigye,” “Ene Me Nye,” and “So Mu Gye,” is survived by five children and a fiancée based in the United States.
Dada KD’s sudden death marks a painful moment for fans of authentic Ghanaian Highlife music and a tragic end to a celebrated career.
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