Dada KD
King Pee, an aide to late highlife legend, Dada KD, has disclosed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the musician’s death.
In a revealing interview on Joy Prime TV, King Pee recounted how the artist was rushed to three different hospitals, only to find no doctors available to attend to him.
Dada KD, known for his timeless contributions to Ghanaian highlife music, died on May 16, 2025, sending shockwaves across the country and music industry.
King Pee shared that in the critical moments leading up to the singer’s death, precious time was lost as they moved from one medical facility to another, desperately seeking care.
“Dada KD was rushed to three different hospitals, yet no doctors were available,” King Pee said.
When pressed to name the hospitals involved, King Pee declined, citing personal reasons. “I do not want to mention the names of the hospitals, I’m sorry,” he said.
According to him, it was only after being denied care at the first three facilities that they were able to secure help at a private hospital in Gbawe, a suburb of Accra. By then, however, it was too late.
“These hospitals had no doctors, and that’s how we ended up at a private hospital in Gbawe,” he added.
Dada KD was widely celebrated for his unique voice and soulful melodies that helped define modern Ghanaian highlife. He leaves behind a rich musical legacy and a fanbase mourning the untimely loss of a cultural icon.