{"id":162355,"date":"2024-03-15T13:45:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T13:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/15\/highlife-legend-kk-kabobo-passes-on\/"},"modified":"2024-03-15T13:45:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T13:45:48","slug":"highlife-legend-kk-kabobo-passes-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/15\/highlife-legend-kk-kabobo-passes-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlife Legend KK Kabobo Passes On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Legendary Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, fondly known as K.K Kabobo, has succumbed to his battle with liver disease at Legon Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>K.K Kabobo, who had been wrestling with the illness for some time, breathed his last at the medical facility, leaving behind a legacy that reverberates through Ghana\u2019s music industry.<\/p>\n<p>The news of his passing comes shortly after a heartfelt fundraising campaign was initiated to alleviate his medical expenses. Notable figures such as former President John Dramani Mahama, Second Lady Samira Bawumia and renowned singer Wendy Shay rallied support by contributing towards his care.<\/p>\n<p>A stalwart member of the Professional Musicians Association of Ghana (PROMAG), K.K Kabobo\u2019s contributions extended beyond his musical prowess. He also served as a valuable board member for copyright management.<\/p>\n<p>K.K Kabobo\u2019s musical journey was adorned with milestones, propelled by his unforgettable hit, \u201cOnyame Ahu.\u201d<br \/>His musical odyssey commenced in 1978 when he founded his inaugural band, Explosive Jets.<\/p>\n<p>Before ascending to musical stardom, K.K Kabobo humbly served as a pupil teacher for two years, a testament to his dedication to education and community.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, K.K Kabobo leaves behind 16 children and had relationships with five different partners, a facet of his personal life that mirrored the complexities of his musical compositions.<\/p>\n<p>As tributes pour in from fans, fellow musicians, and dignitaries alike, K.K Kabobo\u2019s legacy remains etched in the annals of Ghanaian music, a testament to his enduring impact on the cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Legendary Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, fondly known as K.K Kabobo, has succumbed to his battle with liver disease at Legon Hospital. 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