Akwaboah Jnr Loses His Father Kwadwo Akwaboah, Kinaata, Berla Mundi, Adina, Others Console Him

• Contemporary Highlife singer Akwaboah Jnr has announced the death of his father Kwadwo Akwaboah
• Kwadwo Akwaboah, an accomplished musician himself, passed away after being admitted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
• Music writer Myers Hansen and others have reacted to the sad news of Kwadwo Akwaboah's passing

Contemporary Highlife musician and songwriter, Gladstorm Akwaboah Jnr, has lost his father, Kwadwo Akwaboah.

Akwaboah announced the passing of his father, also a prolific Highlife musician, on social media on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

In a post on his verified Instagram page, Akwaboah shared a photo of his father with the caption:

RIP DADDY

Even though Akwaboah Jnr did not reveal any details, Myjoyonline.com reports that his father passed away at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi in the early hours of Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

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Akwaboah is a legend worth celebrating

Reacting to the news of the death of Kwadwo Akwaboah, music writer Myers Hansen described it as a big loss.

According to him, the late Akwaboah was not only a great musician but also an inspiration to the physically challenged.

"Kwadwo Akwaboah had a legendary musician, Kwabena Akwaboah, as a father so it is no wonder he was a talented singer. He was also an instrumentalist who played on the albums of Akosua Agyepong and others

"But it was his resilience after he was struck by glaucoma and went blind, that will always be his everlasting legacy. He did not give up and soldiered on in life. We will miss him," he said.

Kofi Kinaata, Kalybos, Berla Mundi, Abeiku Santana, console Akwaboah Jnr

The post sparked a lot of sad reactions from Akwaboah Jnr's celebrity friends. Many consoled him for his loss.

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kinaatagh said:

abeikusantana said:

My sincere condolences to you and the family ️May the Lord strengthen you in this time of difficulty

adina_thembi said:

Oh no!! Please accept my condolences @akwaboahmusic

berlamundi said:

Oh no!!!! I’m so sorry about this. Stay strong

afiaamankwaahtamakloe said:

Ooh! How. So sorry dear

amandajissih said:

My condolences Akwaboah

Akwaboah Jnr opens up on his music journey

Meanwhile, Akwaboah Jnr recently revealed why he decided to become a musician like his father and grandfather.

The Posti Me hitmaker disclosed that he literally stayed hungry for a year when building his solid brand as a musician.

Source: YEN.com.gh