Sway DaSafo: Veteran British-Ghanaian Rapper Dies, Friend Kream Confirms Online

• UK-based car customiser Kream confirmed the death of veteran British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo in an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, September 17, 2026
• Kream revealed the two had recently been in contact, sharing their struggles with health issues and supporting each other as fathers
• Sway leaves behind four children, including 2 sons and 2 daughters, whom Kream said he had the pleasure of speaking to on FaceTime

The British-Ghanaian music world is in mourning after Sway DaSafo, the award-winning veteran UK rapper and producer widely regarded as a pioneer of British rap, reportedly passed away.

The news broke on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after UK-based car customiser Kream paid tribute to him in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Kream described Sway, well known in Ghana for his 2009 hit collaboration, 'Lay Away', with Sarkodie as "a personal friend, a true legend and pioneer in the UK rap game."

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He also shared that the pair had maintained a close bond in their final months together, bonding over shared experiences of health struggles and the responsibilities of fatherhood.

Kream details Sway's final months

In his post, Kream shared that the two had been in regular contact, leaning on each other during difficult times.

"We've been staying in touch recently sharing our struggles with health issues and keeping each other's spirits up, especially as fathers and staying strong for our kids," he wrote.

He added that Sway leaves behind two sons and two daughters, children Kream said he had recently had the joy of meeting over FaceTime.

The tribute painted a picture of a man deeply devoted to his family even as he navigated serious personal challenges in the months before his death.

The Instagram post announcing Sway's demise is below:

Reactions to Sway's Passing

The news prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow artists across social media.

@officialdaddymo wrote: "Lord have mercy. RIP man this hurts 💔💔."

Source: YEN.com.gh