The final funeral rites of renowned Ghanaian Highlife star, Nana Kwakye Duah, also known as Dada KD, are slated for Saturday, August 16, Kwadaso, Ashanti Region.

On Saturday, June 21, a remembrance service was held for Dada KD at the East Legon Executive Fitness Club in Accra.

Scores of musicians, politicians, and sympathisers were spotted during the one-week observance ceremony.

Dada KD passed away on May 16, at the age of 56, after seeming to have a short illness (seeming mild malaria symptoms), things took a turn so quickly that he couldn't survive upon arrival at the hospital.

What exactly caused his demise is yet to be confirmed by his family, but his manager, Clarence Kenneth Ekow Peterson, known in showbiz circles as King Pee, suggests that Dada KD could have survived if he hadn't been turned away by three health facilities due to absent doctors.

Dada KD's untimely death comes just days before his scheduled trip to the UK to perform at the 'Celebrating Hiplife & Highlife Legends' event on May 25, at the Dominion Centre in London.While alive, Dada KD composed songs that expressed love, resonating with his audience.

Dada KD’s most memorable songs include Fatia Fata Nkrumah, Tekyere Ma, Ene Menye, Wosuro a Wondi, and Honey Love. His legacy as a Highlife icon continues to inspire generations.

In 2004, he was honoured as the Best Male Vocal Artist at the 2004 Ghana Music Awards, UK.

Meanwhile, MUSIGA President Bessa Simons has reflected on his personal relationship with Dada K.D, which began in the early 2000s after they met in Germany. “Dada K.D was a fine gentleman—affable, humble, and immensely talented.

He will be sorely missed,” he said. President Simons reassured the family of MUSIGA’s full support in honoring the late artist’s legacy. Dada K.D’s repertoire included hits like Fathia Fata Nkrumah, My Heart Goes Boom and Odo Mu Anigye.

His death has come as a huge blow to Ghanaians and many others beyond the region.