Aseibu Amanfi: Veteran Highlife Musician Passes Away
- Veteran highlife musician Aseibu Amanfi has sadly passed away after a short illness
- Aseibu Amanfi's close associate confirmed his passing and expressed gratitude to his fans for their past support
- Following the news, tributes have been pouring in on social media for the highlife veteran
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Veteran highlife musician Aseibu Amanfi, known in private life as Kwabena Owusu, has passed away.
Details are sketchy, but reports surfaced online that the renowned highlife musician passed away this morning, Sunday, December 28, 2025, after a short illness.
Source: Instagram
Kofi TV first announced the news with an old video of the veteran musician singing one of his classic songs.
See Kofi TV's Facebook video below:
What happened to highlife legend Aseibu Amanfi?
Moments after the news of Aseibu Amanfi's passing went viral, his close associate, Odehyieba Keff, confirmed the sad news in a video.
According to Odehyieba Keff, a guitarist and singer who used to play with Aseibu Amanfi, the highlife veteran had been ill for some time and had even solicited help online for his upkeep.
"I thank everybody who donated after I called for help for him, and may God bless you, but I am here to announce that we have lost him this Christmas Sunday. God has called him [Aseibu Amanfi], and at the appropriate time, we will announce the funeral arrangements," he said.
Watch the Facebook video confirming Aseibu Amanfi's death:
Aseibu Amanfi was celebrated for several hit songs, including Kakra Bɛka Wo, Bamaso, and Kanawu, which earned him a lasting place in Ghana’s highlife music scene.
Source: Instagram
How fans reacted to Aseibu Amanfi's death
The news of Aseibu Amanfi's passing has triggered sad reactions on social media. YEN.com.gh compiled some tributes below.
Vanessa Offei said:
"Eeeeei 2025, again? Ah how? Are you not tired already?"
Frank Phiri commented:
"Why, 2025? People are questioning. Even in 2026, people are still going to die as well ...that's why the Bible said blessed are those who die knowing God...and every death is a warning to the living."
Raymond Agyekum Gyimah said:
"Hmmm, last minute is dangerous indeed, paaaa oooh naaaa what's really happening? God, our lives are in your hands. Keep us safe, Oh Lord."
Plyte Herit said:
"Ooo my God eeei. The way I really love this man and Mr AAA is different. RIP my legend."
Nana Aniagyei Aikins said:
"Ei 2025, this man was fit aah, may his soul rest in perfect peace, legend."
Spacio Reuben said:
"One of his songs goes like: 'if you hate someone and the person is dead, he is lying down so chew the dead body'; he sang it in Twi. Now, all those who didn’t like him, he is dead, go and chew him."
Yaw Sarpong's Tiwaa passes away
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana's gospel music industry had lost one of its icons, Maame Tiwaa, a beloved singer from the Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo group.
Maame Tiwaa passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, just a week before Daddy Lumba's funeral.
The news of her passing triggered sad reactions and tributes from social media users.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
