Sarkodie Breaks Down Over Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's Death: "Rest Well, Papa"

Sarkodie Breaks Down Over Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's Death: "Rest Well, Papa"

  • Ghanaian musician Sarkodie has penned an emotional tribute to the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka
  • Sarkodie described how the great leader and iconic innovator has contributed to the Ghanaian economy and industries
  • Some social media users have reacted to BET winner Sarkodie's emotional post, which he posted on the X platform

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Ghanaian musician Michael Owusu Addo, popularly called Sarkodie, has paid a touching tribute to the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

The award-winning was penned down an emotional message on social media after following the passing of the great inventor.

Adwoa Safo, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, Adwoa Safo, Kristo Safo Church, Kantanka cars, Ghanaian Industrialist, Kantanka Children
Sarkodie Breaks Down Over Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's Death: "Rest Well, Papa"
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Sarkodie mourns Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

BET winner Sarkodie has written a message on X to confirm the passing of the legendary entrepreneur and also mourn with the bereaved family.

In a post shared on X on September 14, 2025, Sarkodie described the late Dr Safo as a true superstar of Africa.

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“Rest well, Papa. A true star of Africa has fallen! Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka,” he wrote.

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Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka passed away on September 11, 2025. Photo credit: @adwoasafo.
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Sarkodie pays tribute to the late Kantanka

Adonai hitmaker Sarkodie has won over fans with his tribute to the late founder of Kantanka automobiles on X. YEN.com.gh has compiled some

@thepowderguy1

"I hope he trained someone to continue his legacy or their own legacy."

@Samyjzz

"God giveth and also taketh. RIP."

@profdublyn_zee stated:

"God grant him a restful sleep. I pray 🙏🏾 he transferred his knowledge to the young generation to continue his great work."

@Mawunya stated:

"He was truly an icon but Ghana did not tap into his blessings enough. Sad he’s gone….rest on sir."

@lotminded stated:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace."

The X post is below:

Adwoa Safo drops statement about her late dad

Ghanaian politician Sarah Adwoa Safo has released a press statement to confirm the passing of her father on social media.

She highlighted that Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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Read the press statement below:

"With profound sorrow and deepest grief, the Safo Family and the Kristo Asafo Church announces the peaceful passing of Ghana’s beloved man of God, the greatest technological icon, philanthropist, agriculturalist and industrialist popularly referred to as “Kantanka, the African Star”.
"Our dearest Father passed away peacefully on Thursday 11th September, 2025. Romans 14:8 states; “For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord”.
"Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a galant son and a true legend."
"His unique persona was shaped by his life struggles, dreams, resilience, courage, determination and dedication to His calling and conviction."
"During this time of grief, we humbly request that the general public respects the privacy of the family and loved ones."
"The burial and funeral arrangements shall be duly communicated in the coming days. Signed. Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo (Esq)"

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Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo poses with her late dad, Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. Photo credit: @adwoasafo.
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Sarkodie rocks designer sunglasses at Lumba's one-week

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about rapper Sarkodie, who stole the spotlight with his stylish appearance at the late Daddy Lumba's one-week observance

The rapper Sarkodie and his beautiful wife, Tracy Sarkcess, attended the one-week observance of the late icon musician on August 30, 2025

Some social media users applauded on BET winner Sarkodie for mourning with the bereaved family on Instagram.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh