Death of British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo at 44, days after his birthday

Sway DaSafo, whose real name was Derek Safo, passed away at the age of 44 in Ghana, just days after celebrating his birthday on September 5, 2026. He made a significant impact on the British hip-hop scene in the early 2000s, winning the MOBO Award for Best Hip-Hop Artist in 2005 while unsigned. His musical journey was influenced by his Ghanaian roots, and he collaborated with various artists while supporting new talents through Dcypha Productions.