Rapper Teephlow loses father

Ghanaian Musician Lukeman Ekow Baidoo popularly known as Teephlow has lost his father, Muhammed Baidoo, a retired educationist.

It is reported that he passed away in the early hours of Sunday, January 22 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana after a short illness.

In a post on his Facebook wall this morning, Teephlow wrote, “Death is wicked, Rest well Dada” alongside a picture of his father.

Some members of the Ghanaian entertainment industry have expressed their condolences and support for Teephlow and his family during this difficult time.

It is reported that efforts to reach out to Teephlow have been futile, however, his manager, Ibrahim Baidoo, who is also his brother, shared some details on this devastating event.

He expressed that even though their father had been ill for a while now, they least expected this to happen.

“However, as Muslims, it is enjoined upon us to be grateful and thankful in situations like this.”

Ibrahim Baidoo also thanked the fans of the rapper for pouring out to wish him and the family well in this low moment.

He said that their father was a great man who served humanity through education as a teacher and religion as an Imam and a proud father who always supported Teephlow’s music career.

Teephlow is currently in the United States with his mum and other family members.