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Amakye Dede and team escape death in near-fatal accident

Ace highlife musician Amakye Dede and his team have been involved in an accident, his management has confirmed.

According to a statement released on December 31, 2024, the accident occurred during Amakye Dede’s journey from Takoradi to Agona Swedru, en route to a scheduled show.

The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, December 29, between Apam and Winneba, around 1:50 am, while traveling in a V8 Land Cruiser.

The statement revealed that Amakye Dede and his team were promptly rushed to Winneba Hospital, where they received treatment from 2 am to 6 am.

Despite the physical toll of the accident, the statement added that Amakye Dede showed resilience by traveling to Kumasi later that morning for a scheduled performance.

However, due to the strain from the incident, he was unable to perform as planned and, in his absence, Amakye Dede’s band stepped in to perform on his behalf.

The management team also apologised for any inconvenience caused by the incident and urged fans to keep Amakye Dede and his team in their prayers.

Read the full statement below:

“It is with great concern that we inform our cherished fans, partners, and the general public about an unfortunate accident involving the legendary Amakye Dede and his team in the early hours of Sunday, December 29, 2024. At approximately 1:50 am. The incident occurred during our journey from Takoradi, following a successful performance at the Takoradi City Mall, to Agona Swedru for the next scheduled show. The accident happened between Apam and Winneba. Amakye Dede and his team were immediately rushed to Winneba Hospital where they received first aid treatment from 2 am to 6 am.

“Despite the physical toll of the incident, Amakye Dede demonstrated remarkable dedication to his fans by traveling to Kumasi later that morning for a scheduled performance. However, due to the strain from the ordeal, he was unable to perform as planned. And his incredible band stepped in to deliver an incredible performance on his behalf. The vehicle involved was a V8 land cruiser.

“We deeply regret the impact this has had on our cherished fans, particularly those in Kumasi, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Your understanding, patience, and unwavering support during this difficult time mean everything to us. We thank you for the prayers and love and ask for a few days to fully recover. We promise to return stronger, energized, and ready to deliver the legendary performances you know and love. Thank you for standing with us.”

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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