Rapper Dadie Opanka Narrates Near-Death Experience After Surviving Harrowing Accident
- Ghanaian rapper-turned-financial advisor Dadie Opanka stirred concern after recounting how he narrowly escaped a terrifying accident in Ghana
- Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on December 30, 2025, the former hitmaker blamed poor road conditions for the many accidents in the country
- The rapper relocated to the United States after pausing his music career and spoke about the massive infrastructure developments he had seen
Ghanaian rapper turned financial advisor, Armstrong Affum, popularly known as Opanka, has stirred concern on social media after narrating how he narrowly survived an accident.
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The Taste hit-maker appeared on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to speak about his life and career.
In an interaction with the host, Omanhene Kwabena Asante, Opanka opened up on the differences between Ghana and the United States, where he relocated a few years ago.
According to the rapper, the major difference between the two countries was the lack of good roads, which affected everything in the country.
“The roads [in Ghana] are very bad. After I travelled outside, I realised that in the evening, they always have road construction ongoing. This is because we use roads for everything we do; when you're going to work, or you're going to the hospital, everything you do, you need to use the road,” Opanka said.
He added that due to good roads, people abroad can easily honour time commitments because you can generally tell how long it would take to get to your destination, while a trip that should take 20 minutes can take hours in Ghana due to the bad roads.
Opanka concluded by sharing vivid details of a moment when he narrowly survived an accident in Ghana, describing it as one of the scariest moments of his life.
Below is the Facebook video of Opanka speaking about surviving an accident in Ghana.
Dadie Opanka relocates abroad
Opanka rose to fame in the early 2010s as part of an era of the golden age of hip-hop in Tema, which led to the rise of several stars, including Sarkodie and D Cryme.
He churned out multiple hit songs and landed features with Sarkodie, Patoranking, Okyeame Kwame, and more.
Opanka abruptly disappeared from the music scene at the height of his career, sparking bewilderment among Ghanaians.
He later said that he had moved to the US to further his education, after which he announced that he was putting his rap career on hold.
“For the time being, I have paused my music career to explore a different path. I’ve taken on the role of a financial advisor, where I help individuals achieve their financial goals with tax-free services. It’s a fulfilling role that aligns with my passion for guiding people toward success,” he said in an interview in January 2025.
Below is the Facebook post of Opanka speaking about his career switch.
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Opanka sadly loses sister
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Opanka had announced the death of his sister in a heartbreaking post on social media.
In the post on January 30, 2024, the rapper lamented the loss of his best friend and said his year had been ruined by her death.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
