The Ghanaian music industry is in mourning over the tragic loss of highlife star Nana Kwaku Duah, also known as Dada KD, who died on May 16, 2025, at the age of 56. His unexpected death has caused shockwaves across the country, leaving fans, colleagues, and the entertainment industry in mourning.

Dada KD died under terrible circumstances. According to close colleagues, the singer was planning for a London performance on May 25, 2025, alongside artists such as Obrafour and Slim Buster. He had gone to the UK Embassy for visa processing the day before his death, looking well and enthused about the trip. However, on the morning of May 16, he was discovered struggling to talk at his residence and was brought to Gbawe Government Hospital, where he was pronounced dead some hours later. There had been no prior illness mentioned, which added to the mystery surrounding his death.

Dada KD was recognized for his beautiful voice and expressive highlife songs, collecting the Best Male Vocal Artist title at the 2004 Ghana Music Awards UK. His classics, including "Odo Mu Anigye," "Fatia Fata Nkrumah," and "Tekyere Ma," struck a chord with audiences, solidifying his status as a Ghanaian music hero. Throughout his three-decade career, he published nine albums and left an unforgettable influence on highlife music.

The news of his death caused a flood of grief on social media, with fellow musicians such as Empress Gifty, Broda Sammy, and Dada Hafco expressing poignant respects. Many fans reminisced how his music "healed hearts," while industry insiders regretted his financial difficulties, which he had openly discussed prior to his death.

In a chilling twist, Dada KD had already foretold his death in a 2020 Facebook post, stating, "It won't be long before I join the late Kofi B and Bishop Bernard Nyarko"—a reflection of his frustration with the music industry.

As Ghana says goodbye to one of its brightest musical stars, Dada KD's tunes will continue to reverberate, ensuring his legacy goes on. Rest in Peace, Legend.