KODA Biography: Age, Net Worth Family Education, Wife, Children, Height, Gospel Music Career, Albums and Cause Of Death 2024
KODA, Augustine Kofi Owusu Dua Anto born on December 15, 1978, and passed away on April 21, 2024, was a renowned gospel singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Takoradi, Ghana.
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| Birth name | Augustine Kofi Owusu Dua Anto |
| Born | 15 December 1978 Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana |
| Died | 21 April 2024 (aged 45) |
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| Years active | 2010–2024 |
| Labels | Elks Musik |
Early Life and Education
KODA’s passion for musical instruments blossomed at a young age. At 10, his mother enrolled him in a music class, where he honed his guitar skills.
During his time at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), he took on the role of mass choir director.
Additionally, he served as the music director and instrumentalist for various groups including the “Music Wing of Baptist Students Union”, “KNUST’s Simply Jazz Crew”, and “God’s Instruments”.
KODA was also a key member of “Da Project”, a renowned Ghanaian contemporary gospel group.
Following his university studies, he collaborated on the production of the acclaimed album, Awurade Ei, for KNUST’s “God’s Instruments” at KODED studios in Takoradi, Ghana.
The album achieved widespread acclaim, featuring popular tracks like “Awurade Ei” (“Se Woma Wonsa Soa”), “Tumi”, and “Onyame Ye D’awase”.
Music Career
KODA’s work on Nii Okai’s Moko Be and Gye W’ayeyi albums significantly boosted his reputation as a producer.
He collaborated with various gospel artists both in and outside of Ghana, such as Nii Okai, “Pastor Joseph Gyebi”, Danny Nettey, Pastor Joe Beecham, “Daughters of Glorious Jesus”, “Joyful Way Inc.”, Pastor Helen Yawson, Yaw Osei-Owusu, “Ike Nanor”, Eugene Zuta, Jesse Jenkins, Diana Hamilton, and Calvis Hammond, among others.
Together with his friends in Takoradi, KODA formed The Anointed music group, which has been instrumental in supporting numerous gospel ministries locally and internationally.
Version 1: KODA has released four vocal and two gospel jazz albums. His first album, “Nyame Beye,” and the second album, “Waye Wie,” featured popular tracks like “Waye Wie,” ‘Zion’s song,’ “Poma,” ‘Amen,’ and more. The third album, “Black & White,” included hits such as ‘Guide Me O,’ “Nkwa Abodoo,” “Obiara Nte Se Wo,” and the controversial single, “Nsem Pii.”
In 2016, he launched the album “OXYGEN,” which showcased songs like “Adooso,” “Yaa Pae,” and “Chimo.” His latest vocal album, “Keteke,” was released in 2021.
Additionally, KODA has shared his musical expertise through two instructional DVDs on bass and lead guitar, as well as three live DVDs of his major concerts: ‘KODA live 2008,’ ‘Black and White live 2013,’ and ‘Oxygen Live 2016.’
Personal life and death
KODA was married to Ewurama Dua Anto, who also sings. They had three children (two sons and a daughter). KODA died on 21 April 2024, aged 45, following a brief illness.
Discography
Albums
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| Nyame Beye (God’ll do it) |
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| Waye Wie (He’s done it) |
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| My Passion – Christian Jazz |
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| Joy – Christian Jazz |
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| Black & White |
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| Oxygen |
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| Hosanna |
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| Keteke |
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Major Singles
- Nkwaa Abodoo featuring Nacy
- Nsem Pii
- Adooso
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient / Nominated work | Result | |
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| 2015 | Ghana Music Awards | Record of the Year | Nkwaa Abodoo | Won | |
| 2014 | Africa Gospel Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Won | |
| 2013 | Christian Community Music Awards | Song with a Cause | Nsem Pii | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Africa Gospel Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
Net Worth
KODA net worth is not disclose publicly.
