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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Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, KODA

Kofi Owusu Dua Anto but also known as KODA was a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Takoradi.

Minister Kofi Owusu Dua Anto was born on December 15, 1978 in a city called Takoradi, Ghana.

Kofi Owusu Dua Anto (Koda) died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at age 45.

Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Early life and education
Minister KODA fell in love with musical instruments at a tender age. His mother enrolled him in a music class at the age of 10 where he developed his skills to play the guitar.

He went to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) where he became the mass choir director of the university.

Kofi Owusu Dua Anto was also the music director and instrumentalist of the “Music Wing of Baptist Students Union”, “KNUST’s Simply Jazz Crew”, “God’s Instruments” and a leading member of “Da Project” which was a legendary Ghanaian contemporary gospel group then.

After tertiary education, he co-wrote, mixed, mastered and produced the exceptional album, Awurade Ei for KNUST’s “God’s Instruments” at KODED studios, Takoradi, Ghana.

The album received massive recognition in the country. It had great hits such as “Awurade Ei” (“Se Woma Wonsa Soa”), “Tumi” and “Onyame” Ye D’awase”.

Kofi Owusu Dua Anto Music career / Discography
KODA also worked on Nii Okai’s Moko Be and Gye W’ayeyi albums which actually blew him up as a producer.

KODA has worked with many gospel artists in and out of Ghana including the likes of Nii Okai, “Pastor Joseph Gyebi”, Danny Nettey, Pastor Joe Beecham, “Daughters of Glorious Jesus”, “Joyful Way Inc.”, Pastor Helen Yawson, Yaw Osei-Owusu, “Ike Nanor”, Eugene Zuta, Jesse Jenkins, Diana Hamilton and Calvis Hammond, among others.
The Anointed is a music group formed by KODA and his friends based in Takoradi.

The group has supported many gospel ministries in the country and overseas.
KODA currently has four vocal and two gospel jazz albums to his credit. “Nyame Beye” which is the first and “Waye Wie” which had hits including “Waye Wie”, ‘Zion’s song’, “Poma”, ‘Amen’ and others.

His third album “Black & White” had many hits like; ‘Guide Me O’, “Nkwa Abodoo”, “Obiara Nte Se Wo”, including the controversial single, “Nsem Pii”.

In 2016, he released an album “OXYGEN” which featured songs such as “Adooso” , “Yaa Pae” and “Chimo”. In 2021, he released his 6th vocal album (‘Keteke’).

As a music tutor, he released a two instructional DVD on bass and lead guitar and also 3 live DVDs of his major concerts: ‘KODA live 2008’, ‘Black and White live 2013’ and ‘Oxygen Live 2016″.

KODA Family life
Kofi Owusu Dua Anto (Koda) was married to Ewurama Dua Anto, who also sings. They had three children (two sons and a daughter).

KODA Death
Gospel Minister KODA died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, aged 45, following a brief illness. According GhanaRegions.com source, it was a result of kidney issue.

Koda’s Awards and nominations
In 2015, at Ghana Music Awards event, he won Record of the Year, Nkwaa Abodoo.
In 2014, at Africa Gospel Music Awards event, he won Producer of the Year.
In 2013, Christian Community Music Awards Nominated his song ‘Nsem Pii’.
In 2012, Africa Gospel Music Awards Nominated him as Producer of the Year Himself.

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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