KODA, a popular gospel artist, has allegedly died.

A family source revealed to GhanaWeekend that Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, as he was born, died on Sunday morning after a brief illness.

KODA, a multi-talented performer noted for his songwriting, record production, and soulful voice, was a popular figure in Ghana’s gospel scene.


His most recent album, “Keteke,” which debuted in January 2021, was a critical and financial triumph. He is recognised for his contagious energy and the lessons of optimism and resilience that his music conveys.

The family expects to disclose further information about the reason of his sickness and funeral plans soon.

The Shatta Movement Empire has apologised to members of the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled after Shatta Wale was caught “mocking” his colleague Stonebwoy’s handicap.

Shatta Wale’s manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah, wrote to the GSPD, stating that the ‘kakai’ hitmaker had no intention of mocking or denigrating those with disabilities.

Sammy Flex, as he is generally known, stated that his artist’s primary goal was to demonstrate the importance of Stonebwoy respecting others and maintaining correct conduct.

“We recognise that the language of the message may have been inappropriate, and we accept the concerns highlighted.

“It was not our intention to cause any harm, and we value and respect the contributions and rights of individuals with disabilities in our society,” he said in a statement.

Sammy Flex stated that the Shatta Movement is devoted to fostering diversity and understanding.

“We pledge to be more aware of our words and deeds in the future. “Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding,” he said.

Shatta Wale chastised Stonebwoy for missing the much-anticipated Fadama Sallah Fest.

In his rage on stage, he used several ‘unprintable’ remarks against Stonebwoy, including mocking his limp, which many people believed were unnecessary even if he had a feud with the ‘Nominate’ singer.

However, a week later, the GSPD denounced Shatta Wale’s conduct as reckless and potentially injurious to the emotional health of the physically impaired.

In a news release, the GSPD stated that they had observed a video circulating on social media in which Shatta Wale mocked Stonebouy’s disabilities.

Shatta Wale claimed in the video, among other nasty things, “You are a bad person, that is why God made you a disabled person; you are a disabled person, don’t try to fight an able person.”

“By making this comment, he is implying that all people with disabilities are terrible because God created us that way. This unsophisticated comment should not have come from a well-known figure like Shatta Wale,” the statement stated.

The group urged Shatta Wale to apologise to the community and take steps to remove the insulting videos from social media networks.

Furthermore, one singer, Bosheba De Shyne, voiced disgust at Shatta Wale following his words on the Sallahfest stage.

The musician with a handicap stated that he did not think it was appropriate for an artist he admires to weaponize his impairment by insulting a colleague.

Meanwhile, the GSPD issued a fresh press statement acknowledging Shatta Wale and his team’s apologies.

“We accept the apology and appreciate their commitment to promoting inclusivity, as there is a need for all of us to work together and create a more inclusive environment for all, regardless of disabilities.”

“We’d also like to use this occasion to thank everyone in the disability community for their patience and all stakeholders for their support. “Let us remember that disability can strike anyone at any time,” they said.

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The Kasoa Akweley District Court granted Funny Face, an actor and comedian, bail of GH¢120,000 with two sureties.

This comes after he received a two-week detention for hitting five people with his Hyundai Atos automobile on Sunday, March 24 at the Kakraba crossroads in Kasoa.

Following the mishap, the comedian appeared in court for the first time on March 26.

According to reports, the case was heard on camera on Tuesday, April 9, with the prosecution offering an update on the victims’ health conditions.

According to the prosecution, four of the victims were released from the hospital.

However, one victim, who was reportedly in serious condition at the time of the tragedy, is now recovering.

After fulfilling the terms of his bail, Funny Face will be released from police custody while additional judicial processes take place.

The matter will now proceed on May 10.

After a car collision at Kakraba, Kasoa, on Sunday night, March 24, the comedian—who was born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro—kicked down five persons, including a woman and her children. This led to his arrest that evening.

After that, on Tuesday, March 26, the actor appeared in court to answer to accusations of reckless and intoxicated driving.