The family of the late highlife singer, Dada Kweku Duah—popularly known as Dada K.D—has met with the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to finalize preparations for a befitting one-week celebration in his honour.

The memorial event is scheduled for June 21 at the East Legon Executive Club.

Nana Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, former Vice President of MUSIGA, who led the delegation, has noted that all the necessary preparations needed for the event are going well.

He expressed heartfelt gratitude to MUSIGA for their unwavering support during this difficult time.

"We are grateful to MUSIGA for their unwavering support during this difficult time. Their commitment to honouring Dada K.D’s legacy means a lot to us", he said, urging the public to respect the family while they mourn the death of their brother and relative.

"As we mourn, we urge the public to refrain from sensationalising the circumstances surrounding his passing. Let’s ensure he receives a dignified and befitting burial."

MUSIGA President Bessa Simons 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.

The family delegation included Kojo Brefo (brother), Michelle Sarfoah Dwomoh (niece), Kwame Kenyase (brother), Henrietta Akosua Dwomoh-Mantey (sister), John Juran Oduro (nephew), and Daniel Oduro (brother). The MUSIGA team was represented by S.K. Agyemang (General Secretary), Ahuma Bosco Ocansey (Director of Special Projects and Communications), and Brenda Badawiisi Zulfata Issah, P.A to the MUSIGA President.

About his death

Dada KD passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 56 aftera seem 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