The Ghanaian music industry has suffered a great loss with the passing of the legendary Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr.
In the early hours of Tuesday, May 16, the veteran highlife singer passed away at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
The heartbreaking news was shared by his son, Akwaboah Jnr, a highlife singer himself, through his social media platforms. He posted a photo of his late father with the caption, “RIP Daddy.”
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Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr was widely recognized and celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the highlife music scene in Ghana and beyond.
Friends, family, and fans of the late Akwaboah Snr are mourning the loss of this talented musician who touched countless lives through his music, including hits like “Awerekyekyere.”
His influence on the highlife genre is immeasurable, and over the years, he has served as an inspiration to many aspiring artists, including his own son, who have made significant contributions to the Ghanaian music industry.
The legendary artist had been absent from the music scene for a while due to his battle with glaucoma, which resulted in the loss of his sight.
Condolences are pouring in from fellow musicians, celebrities, and fans, all expressing their sorrow over the passing of this highlife legend.
