Highlife legend Kwadwo Akwaboah dead

The singer shared the news via his Instagram on Tuesday, May 16 with the caption “RIP Daddy”.

The remake of the song which was accompanied by a beautifully recorded studio performance caught the attention of many and got massive airplay.

Akwaboah Snr. was also a master keyboardist who played for tons of local and international bands.

Prior to his demise, the legend had lost both eyesight and even in such circumstances, he still played musical instruments in a couple of videos spotted on social media.

The cause of his death is yet to be known.

Kwadwo Akwaboah, popularly known as Akwaboah Senior is a Veteran highlife legend and record producer, also the father of highlife musician, Akwaboah Junior. Kwadwo Akwaboah is known for his song “Awerekyekyere” singer which caught the attention of many and got massive airplay in Ghana. Akwaboah Jnr currently has a remix of his father’s hit single, titled “Awerekyekyere” which also comes with a music video featuring his father.

His father, Kwabena Akwaboah thus Akwaboah’s grandfather was a revered highlife musician, teacher and mentor to many of Ghana’s great musicians.