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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Ghanaian broadcast journalist, Serwaa Amihere.

Serwaa Amihere was born on 8th March 1990 and she is currently working with GHOne TV as Presenter and Ghanaian broadcast journalist.

She won the Television Female Newscaster of the Year Award at the 2018 Radio and Television Personality Awards.

Amihere started as the producer of the award-winning current affairs show, State of Affairs hosted by Nana Aba Anamoah. She is the host of Cheers, a weekend sports show telecast on GHOne TV.

Early life and education
Serwaa was born on 8 March 1990 as the first born to Frank Yeboah and Lydia Tetteh. She went to Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School and studied banking and finance at the Methodist University College, Ghana.

She has also graduated with second-class upper honours from the law faculty of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Ghana.

Career
Serwaa is a news anchor on GHOne TV and the first Ghanaian to win RTP Awards’ Best TV Newscaster of the Year 3-times in a row.
She is the first brand ambassador of AMOR Contraceptive.
She is an ambassador of Flora Tissues and also the CEO of Oh My Hair Beauty Parlor and Office and Co.

Awards and recognition
2018 RTP Awards Best TV Female News Anchor Won
Avance Media Most Influential Young Media Personality Nominated
Golden Movie Awards Producer of the Year Won
2019 RTP Awards Female TV Newscaster of the Year Won
2020 RTP Awards Female TV Newscaster of the Year Won
National Communication Awards TV Personality of the Year Won

Personal life
Serwaa Amihere is also known for her charitable endeavors, she launched Serwaaamihere Foundation a charity/nonprofit organization to make impact in the lives of people.

Serwaa Amihere is currently single but a mother of one daughter named Naana.