Veteran highlife musician Aseibu Amanfi, known in private life as Kwabena Owusu, has passed away after a short illness.
Although details surrounding his death remains sketchy, reports of his death broke on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
The sad development was confirmed by his close associate, Odehyieba Keff, a guitarist and singer who worked closely with the highlife legend.
In a video shared on social media, Odehyieba Keff disclosed that Aseibu Amanfi had been unwell for some time and had previously sought public support for his upkeep.
“I want to thank everyone who contributed after I appealed for help for him. May God bless you all. Sadly, we lost him this Christmas Sunday. God has called him home, and at the appropriate time, the family will announce the funeral arrangements,” he said.
Since the announcement, tributes have been pouring in from fans, fellow musicians and industry players, celebrating Aseibu Amanfi’s contribution to Ghanaian highlife music.
The late musician was widely admired for timeless songs such as Kakra Bɛka Wo, Bamaso, and Kanawu, which cemented his place as one of the respected voices in Ghana’s highlife tradition.
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