"Dada KD Was Not Shot": Late Highlife Singer's Manager Clarifies

• Ghanaian musician Dada KD, aka Dada Kwakye Duah, has died after reports of a medical emergency on May 16
• Rumours about the renowned highlife singer's cause of death, which went viral on social media, have been debunked for the first time
• His manager, in an interview, asked news reporters to desist from speculating about the singer's demise
• YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Dada KD's legacy

Dada KD's management has spoken about trending reports of the late highlife singer, which went rife on May 16, 2025.

In an interview with Adom FM on May 17, the musician's manager confirmed the news.

Dada KD, who was due to travel abroad for a show in the UK, was found restless at home at around 4 pm.

A day before, the singer was in perfect shape and health, making his condition more confusing, his manager, Clarence Kenneth Ekow Peterson, known in showbiz circles as King Pee, claimed.

He was quickly rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after, as confirmed by the manager.

The manager also claimed that three hospitals turned away the musician because of the unavailability of doctors.

Dada KD, 56, died while on oxygen support at the hospital. The musician's manager also addressed the unfounded rumours surrounding Dada KD's death.

Earlier reports purported that the musician was involved in a shooting incident. Dada KD's manager cautioned bloggers to refrain from spreading such rumours.

Who is Dada KD?

Dada KD began his foray into music as a church instrumentalist at age 15. He started performing after secondary school when he joined a band.

He earned his official debut after meeting Michael Osei Agyeman, who took him to Gee Man's studio to record his first album, Honey Love.

His career took off worldwide mainly after his second and third albums, Adi Nye Wo' and 'Eden na megyee', influencing his trips abroad in 1998.

With nine albums, the singer, beloved for his hit love songs, is considered one of Ghana's contemporary highlife's greats.

He was adjudged Best Male Vocal Artist (Ghana Music Awards) in Britain in 2004 by Ghanaians Resident in Britain. Dada K.D. is currently based in Germany but comes home more often to promote his music.

In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh had this to say about Dada KD's legacy,

"Dada KD has one of the strongest catalogues in Ghanaian highlife history. His demise is a terrible loss for the industry, especially considering how he complained several times about not reaping off his hard work."

Netizens mourn Dadaa KD

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians as they eulogise the late Dada KD.

Francis Chapman Grant Abban said:

"Let the theories begin."

Theophilus Banahene Nartey Jnr wrote:

"Dansoman to Gbawe. Dansoman to Korle Bu.(closest). Koo bibinii chose to roam from hospital to hospital and later decided to go to Gbawe Government. May his soul rest in Peace."

Nonllywood actress dies after internal bleeding

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that 32-year-old Nollywood star Monalisa Stephen had passed away.

The beloved Nigerian plus-size actress and content creator tragically died after reportedly struggling with severe health issues, including low blood sugar and internal bleeding.

The news of her untimely death was confirmed by Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of Best of Nollywood, who expressed his heartfelt condolences on Instagram.

Source: YEN.com.gh