British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo dies at 44

British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo, born Derek Andrew Safo, died at the age of 44 on 17 September 2026. He died at his home in Ghana, and the official cause of death has not been made public. He had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010 and entered remission later that year.

Who was Sway DaSafo?

Sway DaSafo was a British-Ghanaian rapper known for work in hip-hop and for his association with the MOBO Awards. His debut album, This Is My Demo, completed 20 years in 2026.

MOBO Awards and Hip-Hop Recognition

In 2005, Sway DaSafo became the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award for Best Hip-Hop Act. The MOBO Awards, or Music of Black Origin Awards, were established in 1996 in the United Kingdom.

Health History and Family

Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system and is one of the two main types of lymphoma. Sway DaSafo is survived by two sons and two daughters.

Important Facts for Exams

• MOBO stands for Music of Black Origin.
• The MOBO Awards were launched in 1996 in the United Kingdom.
• Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that affects the lymphatic system.
• Sway DaSafo won the MOBO Award for Best Hip-Hop Act in 2005 as an unsigned artist.