The death of Highlife musician Nana Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD, has sent tides of shocking waves in Ghana.
He died on Friday, May 16, 2025, aged 56.
Scores of Ghanaians and celebrities, who simply cannot believe the devastating news, have taken to social media to pay glowing tributes.
Industry players, including Empress Gifty, Broda Sammy, Dada Hafco, Fred Kyei Mensah (Fredyma), among several Ghanaians, have reacted to the news of his demise.
His death comes a few days he was billed to perform with artistes, including Obrafour, Slim Buster, and Kojo Blakk, for a show in London on May 25.
Dada KD is best known for songs such as among others.
Below are some tributes:
Rest In peace Dada KD
— Dr Sneaker Nyame (@_sneakernyame) May 16, 2025
RIP 🪦 DADA KD! Your music healed me ! 🥹 pic.twitter.com/w4NrgiO6p8
— Freedom Official (@FreedomOffici16) May 16, 2025
He went to the VFS on Thursday for appointment because he is supposed to travel to the UK soon for a show and yesterday he d!ed. Life is indeed a mystery and must be lived right. Ahhhh Dada KD this hurts 💔😭 💔 rest in peace 🕊️ The highlife world lost a legend oh so sad 🤦♀️ pic.twitter.com/MmNU6OwqMd
— CHARLOTTE NICOLE 🕊 (@charllycolegh) May 17, 2025
RIP Dada KD 😔😢
Fatia fata Nkrumah ampa 😔😔 pic.twitter.com/1BXWbbN1P5— Adwoa Kakra (@kakra19) May 16, 2025
Oh Dada KD😭💔
— Bismark (@Obese_67) May 16, 2025