Ghanaian Highlife Star Dada KD Dies: Family Confirms

Ghanaian Highlife Musician Dada KD Passes Away Accra, Ghana – The Ghanaian music scene mourns the loss of Highlife artist Dada KD, whose death was confirmed by family sources and multiple news outlets on May 17, 2025. While details surrounding the cause of death remain undisclosed, the news has spread rapidly across social media, generating significant emotional responses from fans and colleagues. Dada KD, known for his contributions to Highlife music since the 2000s, leaves behind a legacy of memorable songs. One of his songs, "Only death can solve my problems," became particularly poignant following the announcement of his passing. The video includes a clip of this song. The presenter in the video stated, "This is very, very sad and heartbreaking news." While the cause of death is still under investigation, the outpouring of grief on social media demonstrates the profound impact Dada KD had on the Ghanaian music community and beyond. His contributions to Highlife music will be remembered for years to come.