News about the death of Andy Nii Akrashie, known in showbiz as OJ Blaq has sparked various reactions on social media.
The 40-year-old had been open about his battle with kidney diseases, a condition he fought against with dialysis treatment among others since 2016.
Reports say he died in the early hours of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
It is not clear yet what exactly caused his death.
This has triggered reactions from Ghanaians online they expressed their sorrow and commiserations with the singer's family.
Find more reactions below:
Rest well King OJ BLAQ pic.twitter.com/DaUb6GOqoS
— GURU NKZ (@gurunkz) August 17, 2023
OJ Blaq
— Nαɳα Kɯαɱҽ (@NanaKwame_off) August 17, 2023
You fought a good battlepic.twitter.com/l6My3ybXUg
R.I.P. to the first musician to ever walk into the Lynx Studio to record his music. U will always be remembered for ur kind heart and ur ability to put a smile on so many faces.
Condolences and best wishes to your family. U will be missed OJ Blaqpic.twitter.com/6KOJxPHV0B
— Lynx Entertainment (@LynxGhana) August 17, 2023
Rest in Peace OJ Blaq
— JAY (@iamjay_kb) August 17, 2023The Biggie Boy Lover
pic.twitter.com/2p2Tu2PdTh
Rest in peace to former Lynx entertainment artist and Gospel artist, OJ BLAQ!
— Psalm 1, the Christ Junkie (@Psalm_one) August 17, 2023
Much love to you big dawg! You're definitely in Heaven! pic.twitter.com/yPCbkINNmS
OJ Blaq ! Our Deepest Condolences . We sympathise with the family & friends.
— MERD FEWCHA (@MerdFewcha) August 17, 2023OjBlaq pic.twitter.com/X8EYldvklB
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