Ghanaian media personality, Nana Yaa Brefo has reacted to how the gospel musician, KODA’s health was gradually affected by the same hospital that was paid to keep him healthy.
Following KODA’s demise, scores of netizens chanced on his earlier disclosure about how he was given the wrong medication at an unnamed Takoradi-based hospital, which drugs he said he took for eight months.
Some netizens, analyzing how KODA died abruptly, have since blamed it partly on the wrong medications he was given.
Nana Yaa Brefo, who shares a similar assertion bemoaned the poor nature of Ghana’s health system.
“I chanced on his Facebook Live where he was speaking about how some hospital gave him the wrong medication. He had an underlying health condition and they had to give him a medicine which wasn’t good for his health. They gave him medicines that contained stuff not suitable for him. Some doctors are wicked!
“In Ghana, if you don’t protect yourself and stay vigilant, someone can kill you for free. If you don’t pray to God and keep an eye on that doctor treating you, he can kill you for free.”
Nana Yaa Brefo
She then disclosed some reports stating that KODA’s kidneys were affected in the long run.
“According to some reports, he was battling with kidney issues. They even brought in doctors from India to conduct surgery on him. It’s not easy, it’s a sad story.”
Nana Yaa Brefo
Veteran Ghanaian movie producer, Socrate Safo, also responded to some sad events that played out in KODA’s life, before his death.
He emphasized that the act of a doctor administering incorrect medication to a patient constitutes a grave offense, one that should not be overlooked by those who have been impacted.
“In medical terms, the offense [wrong medication prescription] is very high. You remember the trial about Michael Jackson’s death. Even though the musician asked for the injection, the doctor who did that was charged, found guilty, and even jailed.
“I have lost some people who were close to me because of some of these issues. In this particular KODA case, he should have sued [the doctor responsible for the wrong medication prescription].”
Socrate Safo
Some individuals have also raised concerns about why the doctor was not held accountable for his actions.
KODA’s Family Releases Official Statement
The family of the late popular Ghanaian gospel singer, KODA has formally communicated the death of their loved one with the request for privacy as they mourn their beloved son.
The Family confirmed the death of the singer in its official statement titled “In Loving Memory of Kofi Owusu Dua-Anto (KODA)” on a memorial website created to celebrate the late singer.
KODA’s family affirmed that he died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a short illness.
“The sudden departure of KODA has left us sorrowful and devastated; and we deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support from contemporaries, friends, fans, and loved ones.
“As we grapple with the shock and grief of this loss, we humbly request privacy during this profoundly challenging time to heal and mourn as a family.”
Parts of the statement
The family urged the general public to visit the website, kodasmemorial.com, for further information about the funeral arrangements for KODA.
The gospel singer left behind a wife and three children.
The family’s statement also stated that KODA’s legacy will endure, resonating throughout eternity.
“Blessed are those who die in the LORD from henceforth: Yea, saith the SPIRIT, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them, (Revelation 14:13). AMEN,” the conclusion of the statement read.
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