Social media reacts to Highlife singer Kofi B's death

News of the passing of crooner Kofi Boakye Yiadom known in showbiz circles as Kofi B has shocked many music lovers and the entertainment industry in general. People have been sharing their experiences with his songs, his person and what a blow his passing will be for the entertainment industry. Kofi Boakye Yiadom known in showbiz circles as Kofi B died Sunday, a few hours to his performance at a concert in Cape Coast in the Central region. The ‘Mmobrowa’ singer according to colleague musician Kofi Nti, started complaining of chest pains and unusual heartbeat as he prepared to perform on Sunday evening. A doctor at the hospital said Kofi B was sweating and vomiting when he was brought there.

The ‘Bantama Kofi Boakye’ hitmaker was restless with very high body temperature and an unusual blood pressure 150/120, the doctor said. Since he had difficulty breathing, he was put on oxygen and given some injection but he died at 3 am on Sunday. His body has been transported to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for storage and autopsy the doctor said. Below are some reactions to the news of Kofi B’s death.

Very sad to hear of the passing of one of the most talented musicians I managed from day one. Kofi B was an exceptionally talented musician and it was a delight spending time with him in the studio with Ofori Amponsah at the turn of the last millennium. Sleep well B! pic.twitter.com/WtQf2jPV6y

— simply_KOD (@simply_kod) February 2, 2020

”¢Mmobrowa ”¢Wonti ”¢Donkomi ”¢Afia Donkor ”¢Akua Ataa ”¢Koforidua flowers etc Young or old, u could connect with Kofi B”™s music. A genius, a legend, one of the best songwriters we”™ve had in the country. Too bad we have to lose him. KOFI B, may ur soul rest peacefully âœ¨ pic.twitter.com/MwVmXyhD9C
— CONTINENTAL KWAME CAPPOCHINOðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡³ðŸ‡¬ðŸ—¯ (@KwameNanaba) February 2, 2020

First time I met him, the whole vibe was so cool like we've known each other for years. He's such a jovial man with high sense of humor and humility. This is too hard to admit ðŸ˜¢. Rest in peace Kofi B. pic.twitter.com/PtGb92sjQM
— GH Melodies (@ghmelodies) February 2, 2020

It's rather an unfortunate moment waking up to the news of the demise of the legendary Kofi B.
May Jah keep him safe and bring relief to the hearts of the bereaved family and friends. Rest well, Kofi. ðŸ’”ðŸŒ¹ pic.twitter.com/hPipXDvYVG — Tutankhamun. (@Obiba_) February 2, 2020

Kofi B - Mmobrowa gives me the best memories ever ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜

— Cilla (@cillaohene) February 2, 2020

The thing go me oh.... Heerrh! We never heard of your sickness KOFI ðŸ’”ðŸ’”ðŸ’”ðŸ’”ðŸ’”ðŸ’” Rest well, KOFI BðŸ’” pic.twitter.com/uM9LKKTsmq
— YAW GYAMFI ABABIO (@Gyamfi_Ababio) February 2, 2020

Kofi B too dieðŸ¥º I watched u perform nicely and now u gone. 2020, what be ur problem?! RIP man pic.twitter.com/SJJ9rkw17c
— ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡JEFFERYðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ (@__JefferyLerner) February 2, 2020

Oh Kofi B worry we this morning. You know we have to sit after church for him right. We need to honor him for giving us top hip life/hi life music
— Old Dog (@Otumfour_233) February 2, 2020

RIP to one of the most prominent highlife musicians, Kofi B. I still have his cassettes. He left his mark in GH music. My condolences to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/uhrErnA27A

— Ama K Abebrese (@Ama_K_Abebrese) February 2, 2020

Eeeii!!! So Ebi true sey our bro Kofi B die? Wow! RIP bro we made some of the greatest classics together, U voice will live on!!! Hmmm #LifeIsShort pic.twitter.com/WknMGnbcUQ
— #GiftedIIAlbum (@FlowkingStone) February 2, 2020

Last Week Sunday, It Was Kobe Bryant,
This Week Sunday, It's our Own Highlife Icon, Kofi B (And They all have the initials #KB ðŸ™„) Now our normal SUNDAYS Are Becoming SADDAYS ... ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¥ — Shadrack Amonoo Crabe (HumbleGangstaðŸ‘ðŸ—¨) (@Gedio10) February 2, 2020

Kofi B this your song BATAMA AKWASI BOAKYE reminds me a lot about youðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Rest In Peace Legend... pic.twitter.com/qLhTnpxsVH
— Nana gyei sikajr (@Tony88338852) February 2, 2020

Ei Kofi B die... na I figa sey this plenty accidents then deaths go end in January oo not knowing we go take enter February too... Is this how 2020 go be?.. hmm.

— ð“†©ð“†ª á´‹oá´ÊŸá´€Êœâ„¢ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡ (@iamKomlah) February 2, 2020

He was one of the artistes who put Highlife mainstream, he was one of my favorites in my favorite music genre Highlife!.. Death is wicked! Rest in peace Kofi B pic.twitter.com/aTj0JRBTJd
— Nana Addo (@_Lysis) February 2, 2020

Safe journey Kofi B. You are a legend here, be a legend in the next world!! Show them that the earth got it ðŸ…¿
— Yung Pabi (@YungPabiMusic) February 2, 2020

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