The sudden passing of Ghanaian highlife musician Dada Kwaku Dua, popularly known as Dada KD, has sparked a wave of reactions from figures in the entertainment industry.

The sudden death of Dada KD was reported in the news in the late hours of Friday, May 16, 2025.

The "Fatia Fata Nkrumah" hitmaker reportedly passed on after battling a brief illness.

Reacting to the news, several entertainment personalities, including Empress Gifty, Brother Sammy, and Ayisha Modi, have taken to social media to express their condolences and mourn with the bereaved family.

Empress Gifty and Brother Sammy were hosting a live TikTok session when participants informed them of the legendary musician’s passing.

Shocked by the news, Empress Gifty called Ohemaa Woyeje to confirm the rumour, only to be told that the reports circulating on social media about Dada KD’s death are indeed true.

She said, "If we are able to wake everyday it's not because of our money and beauty but by the grace of God. Someone told me today that the future we are looking for is today. I remember on April 1 I went to a ceremony with him.

"He is a good person after my mother passed on, I got to know that human beings are nothing because there are a lot of rich people in fridges who can't say dead and can't say anything," she said.

Brother Sammy while on the TikTok live with Empress Gifty also recounted an interaction he had with the late musician.

He said, "He is a good person. The news has ruined my afternoon."

Socialite Ayisha Modi who couldn't hold her tears upon hearing the sad news also reached out to the mother of the late musician, who also confirmed the news.

"A few days ago, Barima Sidney came to post something on Facebook, and Dada KD came to reply to the post. I reached out to him to find out how he was doing.
That was when he told me to send him a message back door," she said.

Ayisha Modi added that if the musician had confined in her about his situation, she would have provided assistance.

"If he had told me about the problem, I would have provided my help," she added.

Dada KD's death has reignited conversations about the well-being of artistes in Ghana.

Many are calling for systemic changes to provide better support for musicians ensuring that their contributions are recognised and valued during their lifetimes

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