Ghanaian musician and backing vocalist Ekua Adadzewa, popularly known as Adez, of TV3 Mentor fame, has passed away.

The news of her passing was announced by producer Fred Kyei Mensah (Fredyma) in a Facebook post on Wednesday, September 16, where he expressed shock at her death.

Fredyma recalled that she had been present at the funeral of Ghanaian vocalist Yvonne Ohene-Gyan’s mother on September 5, serving mourners who had gathered to sympathise with the singer.

In the post, he said, “REST WELL, ADEZ OF TV3 MENTOR FAME.Nothing indeed lasts forever. Just on the 5th of September, 2026, you were at the funeral grounds of the famous female backing vocalist SHE mother's funeral at the State House in Accra, sharing drinks and food for the mourners, not knowing you were serving us for the last time.

“I heard of your demise this morning. You spent your whole day with me on that faithful Saturday when I was in charge of Sound at the just-ended funeral I mentioned. We did several jingles together. Rest well, Adadzewa (Adez). Life indeed is ephemeral. Good beads don’t rattle” part of his post read.

He eulogised her craft, recalling the projects they worked on together, dating back to her days on the Mentor show.

“You blazed the trail as a youngster when you entered the TV3 Mentor 2 Reality Show some 19 years ago, when I was part of the judges. Your name, Adez, became a household name when you started doing harmonies for a lot of musicians, both on live and studio sessions.

She later built a career as a backing vocalist, working with several Ghanaian musicians on live performances and studio recordings.

Adez was also well known for lending her voice to several jingles for brands, artistes and other commercial projects.

Her passing has since sparked an outpouring of grief among colleagues and fans who appreciate her contributions to Ghana’s entertainment industry.