Renowned Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, popularly known as K.K Kabobo, has passed away.
He succumbed to liver disease at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Thursday, March 14, after battling the illness.
Recently, a fundraising campaign was launched to assist K.K Kabobo in covering his medical expenses. Former President John Dramani Mahama and acclaimed singer Wendy Shay demonstrated their support by donating GHC5,000 and GHC10,000 respectively.
K.K Kabobo, a member of the Professional Musicians Association of Ghana (PROMAG) and a board member of the copyright management team, gained prominence with his hit song “Onyame Ahu” and founded his first band, Explosive Jets, in 1978.
Prior to his music career, he worked as a pupil teacher for two years. Sadly, K.K Kabobo is survived by 16 children and had 5 baby mamas.
Source: Omanghana.com