Ghanaian Highlife legend, Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr dies
The Ghanaian music industry has lost a legend following passing of Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr.
The veteran highlife singer died in the early hours of Tuesday, May 16, at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
His son, Highlife singer Akwaboah Jnr, announced the tragic news via his social media channels, sharing a photo of his late father with the caption, "RIP Daddy."
He was widely celebrated for his contributions to the highlife music scene in Ghana and beyond.
Friends, family, and fans of the late Akwaboah Snr mourn the loss of the talented musician who touched countless lives through his music such as “Awerekyekyere.”
The late Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr's impact on the highlife genre is immense.
Throughout the years, he has served as an inspiration for many aspiring artists, including his son, who have gone on to make significant contributions to the Ghanaian music industry.