Ghanaian Highlife musician, Kofi B, has passed away.
According to sources, the artiste died during the early hours of Sunday, February 2
Preliminary reports indicate that the ace highlife artiste had not been well for some time now.
Kofi B, born Kofi Boakye Yiadom, was known for hit songs such as Mmbrowa, Bantama Kofi Boakye, Koforidua Flowers among other hit songs.
He performed on many stages and won several awards.
May his soul rest in peace.
About Kofi B
Kofi Boakye Yiadom was a modern-day highlife musician who stayed true to the rudiments of the highlife genre.
Kofi B before his music career had always wanted to be a lawyer. According to the late musician, he chanced on music even though his family had a liking for music.
Kofi B was from a poor family and had to hawk on the streets to make earns meet. His father died when he was 5.
He counted Amakye Dede, Kojo Antwi, Ofori Amponsah and the late Opampuo as his inspirations.
Breaking News: Ghanaian Highlife singer, Kofi Bee is dead
May His Soul rest in peace ???? pic.twitter.com/5m0omnmvJx
— Class 91.3 Fm (@Class913fm) February 2, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: KOFI BEE IS DEAD https://t.co/YV4ktVbVMU pic.twitter.com/ybgjOEQd37
— A2zgh (@a2zgh) February 2, 2020
Highlife Musician Kofi Bee Has Passes On https://t.co/TeR2khh0r6 pic.twitter.com/LlUb68MZr6
— Riddims Ghana Dotcom (@realdjwondergh) February 2, 2020
Gone but can never be forgotten. He made a great impact with his music. Will be remembered.
Rest Well Big Bro. Rest Well Kofi Bee Rest Well Bantama Kofi Boakye https://t.co/3VL63ZhIyX
— Fiifi Adinkra (@fiifiadinkra) February 2, 2020
January 2020 came with a lot of RIP’s, and now this is how February is also welcoming us? Damn!!
RIP Legendary Kofi Bee….
Another huge talent gone???? 02-02-2020 pic.twitter.com/e7YFX0bhLN— Tadi Boy On A Different Hustle (@mb3l3s3mHub) February 2, 2020
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