Ghanaian highlife musician Kofi Boakye Yiadom, popularly known as Kofi B has reportedly passed away on Sunday, February 2.
The singer is said to have died from a heart attack right after performing live at a concert in Cape Coast.
According to reports, the singer started complaining of chest pains and an unusual heartbeat rate and was rushed to the hospital. A doctor at the hospital where he was taken says Kofi was sweating and vomiting when he was rushed in.
He was noted to have a very high body temperature and an unusual blood pressure and was immediately put on oxygen since he had difficulty breathing. Kofi B was later pronounced dead at 3 am on Sunday.
According to the doctor, his body has been transported to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for storage and autopsy.
Fans, friends and colleagues have started sending in their tributes on social media.
The award-winning singer is known for records such as ‘Mmbrowa’, ‘Bantama Kofi Boakye’. and ‘Koforidua Flowers’.