A state-assisted funeral is being held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra to honour the late highlife musician Dada KD. The ceremony comes four months after his sudden passing in May.
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Born Dada Kwaku Dua, the 54-year-old artist died on 16 May 2025 at the Gbawe SDA Hospital in Accra, just days before he was scheduled to perform in London. His death shocked fans and the music community, cutting short a celebrated career that spanned decades.
Dada KD’s legacy as a highlife pioneer continues to resonate in Ghana’s cultural memory, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, fans, and dignitaries during the funeral.
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