British rapper Sway dies aged 44
Summary
British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo has died at the age of 44 in his home in Ghana. He was known for his positive style, winning a Mobo Award as an unsigned artist, and for hit songs like "Level Up."Key Facts
- Sway DaSafo was born Derek Andrew Safo in London but was raised in north London and Ghana.
- He was the first unsigned rapper to win a Mobo Award in 2006.
- His hit single "Level Up" reached the top 10 in 2012.
- Sway was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010 and went into remission after treatment.
- He released music independently and supported other artists through his label Dcypha.
- He worked with notable musicians including Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, and Childish Gambino.
- Sway also acted in TV and film, including the show Top Boy.
- At his death, he lived in Ghana as a single parent to four children.
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