{"id":173641,"date":"2024-04-21T17:44:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/21\/k-k-kabobo-to-be-buried-in-june\/"},"modified":"2024-04-21T17:44:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:44:19","slug":"k-k-kabobo-to-be-buried-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/21\/k-k-kabobo-to-be-buried-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"K.K. Kabobo To Be Buried In June"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Funeral for late Highlife legend, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, fondly remembered as KK Kabobo, will be held in Accra on June 15 and 16 2024 when his remains will be buried.<\/p>\n<p>This was announced during his One-Week observance service, held on Saturday, April 20, at the Police Depot in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which drew a number of mourners, including fellow Ghanaian music icons Abrantie Amakye Dede, Okyerema Asante, and Obuoba JA Adofo, served as a poignant moment for the music industry to bid farewell to one of its beloved figures.<\/p>\n<p>KK Kabobo, whose music resonated deeply with many, succumbed to liver disease on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the University of Ghana Medical Center.<\/p>\n<p>The late Highlife legend was not only celebrated for his musical prowess but also for his contributions to the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the Professional Musicians Association of Ghana (PROMAG) and a board member of the copyright management team, KK Kabobo played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Ghanaian music.<\/p>\n<p>KK Kabobo leaves behind a rich legacy, with timeless classics such as \u2018Onyame Ahu Wo\u2019, \u2018Nyatse Nyatse Girl\u2019, and \u2018Running Away\u2019 etching his name in the annals of Ghanaian music history.<\/p>\n<p>As preparations for his final farewell begin, fans, colleagues, and admirers alike will gather to pay their respects and honor the memory of a true Highlife icon.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funeral for late Highlife legend, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, fondly remembered as KK Kabobo, will be held in Accra on June 15 and 16 2024 when his remains will be buried. 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