Unfortunately, Nana Kwaku Duah, better known by his stage name Dada KD, a Ghanaian highlife musician, died at the age of 56. On Friday, May 16, 2025, he passed away, leaving a nation in shock and a legacy of timeless music.
Ghana and beyond have been profoundly impacted by the news, as have fans and other musicians. Celebrities, fans, and music enthusiasts have all paid heartfelt homage to the late Highlife star on social media, honoring his life and accomplishments.
Music producer Fred Kyei Mensah (Fredyma), Highlife artist Dada Hafco, Gospel singer Empress Gifty, Broda Sammy, EX Doe, and others have shared their happy memories of Dada KD online and expressed their sadness.
On his Facebook page, Fredyma wrote an emotional post discussing his relationship with the
”You were passionate about the welfare of others the reason you joined politics to contribute your quota. You and I were a bit disappointed with certain happenings then, yet I encouraged you not to abstain”.
RIP ðŠĶ DADA KD! Your music healed me ! ðĨđ pic.twitter.com/w4NrgiO6p8â Freedom Official (@FreedomOffici16) May 16, 2025
He went to the VFS on Thursday for appointment because he is supposed to travel to the UK soon for a show and yesterday he d!ed. Life is indeed a mystery and must be lived right. Ahhhh Dada KD this hurts ðð ð rest in peace ðïļ The highlife world lost a legend oh so sad ðĪĶââïļ pic.twitter.com/MmNU6OwqMdâ CHARLOTTE NICOLE ð (@charllycolegh) May 17, 2025
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Rest In peace Dada KD
pic.twitter.com/P5rwGnGZzYâ Dr Sneaker Nyame (@_sneakernyame) May 16, 2025