Ghanaian Gospel musician KODA is dead

Ghanaian Gospel musician Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as KODA, has passed away.

The news broke through the television station’s social media channels, revealing that the talented artist had been battling kidney disease for an extended period.

Gospel musician, Nii Okai, a friend to KODA confirmed the news.

“KODA has passed onto glory in the early hours of Sunday April 21, 2024.

Let us pray for the family as we all process the news of his transition,” he wrote.

Although he did not give further details as to how he died, unconfirmed reports say he died from a sickness he was battling with.
He was 45+, and left behind a wife, Ewurama who is also Gospel musician and three children.

Kofi Owusu Dua Anto (KODA) was a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist who was based in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana.

Celebrated as one of the definitive sounds of Ghana’s influential contemporary gospel music, KODA was a multi-award winning artiste passionate about sharing the gospel and helping shape the sound and music direction of others through music production.

He produced music for the likes of the late Danny Nettey, Ps. Joe Beechem, Nii Okai, Halal Afrika, Eugene Zuta, and more.
KODA’s discography includes 3 studio albums, 2 live albums, and 2 instrumental/ jazz albums.

‘Keteke’ was his 6th vocal album.

He is well-known for popular gospel songs such as ‘Nkwaa Abodo’, ‘Nsem Pii’, ‘Adooso’ and ‘Hossana’.

Others are ‘Poma Dadaa’, ‘Amen’ and ‘Zion Song’.
His demise has palliated the music industry, leaving fans and fellow musicians mourning the loss of a true talent.

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Dr. Grace Boadu’s boyfriend, Pastor Kingsley

Pastor Kingsley Gyamfi, the partner of the late Dr. Grace Boadu, has stated that before she passed on, he sensed within himself that he was about to lose something.

Speaking discreetly, the preacher couldn’t decisively confirm whether the revelation pertained to Grace Boadu or not, as he provided conflicting answers regarding whether her death had been revealed to him clearly or not.

During his interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso on The Delay Show, aired on April 20, 2024, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Pastor Gyamfi mentioned that he had left Kumasi for Accra on the same day the unfortunate incident occurred.

He said he intended to welcome his partner from abroad to Accra. However, upon receiving no responses to his phone calls, he said he chose not to visit her house at all, contrary to his usual practice of spending his nights there whenever he comes to the city.

He reflected, “If I weren’t powerful, why would the woman I came to Accra for that very day not answer my call, and why didn’t I go to her house to find out why, especially when that’s where I usually stay when I’m in Accra?”

Explaining further, he shared that, “Normally, if I call her and she doesn’t respond, I go to her house. But that day, I decided not to go because I felt in my spirit that something bad was about to happen; that I was about to lose something.”

When asked if he knew she was what he was about to lose, he replied, “No.” Despite being pressed on why he didn’t go to her house, the pastor maintained that he felt compelled not to.

While he chose not to visit her house given the circumstances, the preacher dismissed suggestions that he had let Grace Boadu down by not showing up when his calls went unanswered.

He stated, “How have I let her down? It had already happened, and her soul had departed before my arrival, so there was no need.”

His response prompted a question from Delay, who inquired, “So, you had a revelation, right?” to which he affirmed, “Yes.”

Meanwhile, he has denied dating the late Dr. Grace Boadu for riches.

About Dr. Grace Boadu’s death

The heartbreaking incident of Dr. Grace Boadu’s death occurred on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her residence in Tantra Hills, Accra.

According to the press release by the management of the clinic, Dr. Boadu returned from a two-week health course in South Africa on Sunday, January 28. She, however, died the next day.

Reports were rife that Dr. Grace Boadu died in the bathroom, which raised eyebrows in the public about what could be the possible cause of her death.

Due to her association with some showbiz personalities, the arts and entertainment industry mourned her passing.

Meanwhile, the family has yet to officially announce the cause of Dr. Grace Boadu’s sudden death.

Funeral held

The funeral of Dr. Grace Boadu was held on March 9, 2024.

Family, friends and sympathizers gathered at the deceased’s hometown, Ejisu Abankro, in the Ashanti Region, to bid her farewell and show their last respect.

Some of the high-profile personalities who were spotted at the funeral included the Member of Parliament for the Bantama constituency and also the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye; the former CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Henry Kwabena Kokofu; renowned actress, Naana Hayford; musician, Akosua Agyapong, and others.

The mother of Dr. Grace Boadu shed uncontrollable tears in a video that went viral on social media.

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Watch the interview below.

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(Okomfo) Priestess Dr Patricia Asiedu aka Nana Agradaa

Mօnᥱy doubler and spiritualist, Dr Patience Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been arrested.

Nana Agradaa, known for her moneymaking ritual, ‘sika gari’, was arrested by a joint team of Police and National Security Intelligence Operatives, in collaboration with the National Communications Authority on Tuesday night.

Two TV channels – Thunder TV and Ice1 TV – that allegedly broadcast money doubling content at Kasoa in the Central Region, were also shut down for operating without licenses.

The team seized two pieces of equipment each used in the alleged illegal transmission from both premises.

This was announced by the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful on her social media page on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Information available suggests the TV channels owned by the self-styled traditional priestess have been operating without authorization for years leading to their closure.

The state’s action follows recent concerns about the broadcasting of inappropriate content in the media space by persons parading themselves as spiritualists

It is on the heels of the gruesome killing of an 11-year-old boy allegedly by two teenagers for money ritual purposes.

Below is the Minister’s full post:

“At about 2200hrs on 20/04/2021, a joint team of Police and National Security Intelligence Operatives, in collaboration with the National Communications Authority, stormed the premises of two satellite television stations, namely, Thunder TV and Ice1 TV, who were illegally transmitting without licenses, at Kasoa in the Central Region

The team arrested the offenders among which included the owner of Thunder TV, Patience Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, and seized two (2) pieces of equipment each used in the illegal transmission from both premises. Nana Agradaa advertises her “Sika Gari” on her TV station, which she claims is her personal god that multiplies money with some rituals she makes. She has hence admitted to this illegality and is currently in custody assisting with further investigations.

The influx of unregulated television stations on air has led to the promotion of certain content which may affect public order, public morality, and the rights and reputation of others. As such, efforts are underway to rid the system of this canker and reduce overcrowding on Ghana’s airwaves.”

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