Late Ghanaian highlife legend Dada KD

The sudden news of the death of the late veteran Ghanaian musician, Dada KD, has left netizens and entertainment personalities dumbfounded.

The musician passed on in the late hours of Friday, May 16, 2025, after battling a brief illness.

After the news surrounding his death broke out in the media, some personalities such as Empress Gifty, Nana Romeo, Ayisha Modi, Broda Sammy, and others have taken to social media to express their deep condolences to the bereaved family.

Dada KD, before his death, contributed immensely to the music industry. He owned classic masterpieces such as "Fatia Fata Nkrumah" and "Somu Gye," among others, which became household tunes.

This article will explore five classic songs of the late veteran musician before he passed on.

Fatia Fata Nkrumah

Among his numerous hit songs, Dada KD's name in the music industry can't be complete without his classic masterpiece, "Fatia Fata Nkrumah."

The late musician, known for his love songs, brought his creativity when composing his "Fatia Fata Nkrumah" hit song.

The song, released in 2017, talks about how he has fallen in love and is ready to sacrifice everything for love.

Among the choice of words in the song, the musician did incredibly well with the instruments used in the song, not forgetting his vocals.

Somu Gye

"Somu Gye" is another classic piece from the late highlife musician.

The song was released in 2015, and it is another romantic masterpiece from the musician, which is played on almost every radio station in the mid-afternoon.

Dada KD, known for his impressive song writing, brought his creativity to his "Somu Gye" song.

Ene Menye

Dada KD's "Ene Menye" is also another love song composed by the late veteran musician.

The song was released in 2015, and it talks about how he reminisces about his past romantic relationship.

Odo Tekyerema

In 2015, Dada KD brought his artistry to this hit song titled "Odo Tekyerema."

The late musician's "Odo Tekyerema" is another hit song that is played in every household and ceremony.

The musician brought his creativity, so far as romantic songs are concerned, to this masterpiece as well.

Odo Mu Anigye

"Odo Mu Anigye" is another hit song from the musician, where he talked about how he can't stay without his lover.

The late Dada KD further expressed how happy he was in his relationship.

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