Highlife musician Dada KD passes on

Celebrated Highlife musician Nana Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD, has passed on.

He died on Friday, May 16, 2025, aged 56.

In May 2020, Dada KD shocked many by stating that he would soon join his colleagues Kofi B and Bishop Bernard Nyarko, who had both passed on to eternity.

His death comes at a time when he was billed to perform with artistes, including Obrafour, Slim Buster, and Kojo Blakk, for a show in London on May 25.

Dada KD is best known for songs such as Tekyere Ma, Ene Menye, Wosuro a Wondi, Honey Love, among others.

He earned several accolades, including the Best Male Vocal Artiste award at the 2004 Ghana Music Awards UK. 

Relive Dada KD’s thrilling performance on Adom FM’s Work and Happiness:

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