Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as KODA, has passed away.
Gospel musician, Nii Okai, a friend to KODA confirmed the news to myjoyonline.
“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.
He did not provide any further information regarding the cause of his death, however unofficial reports claim that he passed away from a disease he was fighting.
He was forty-five years old.
Ghanaian gospel singer, composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kofi Owusu Dua Anto (KODA) was based in Takoradi, in the country’s western region.
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’.