Mustapha Rahman, also known as Rudebwoy Ranking, a reggae and dancehall artist from Ghana, is rumoured to have committed suicide. The musician passed suddenly in the early hours of Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he had been brought for treatment, according to sources from Joy Entertainment. Earlier that day, he had been moved there. Bullgod was in charge of Rudebwoy’s early career. Rudebwoy’s discography includes the singles “Jah Over Dem,” “No Drama,” “Yaro,” “Level Up,” and “My Time,” among others.
What happened to Rudebwoy Ranking?
Mustapha Rahman, better known as Rudebwoy Ranking, was a prominent figure in the Ghanaian reggae and dancehall scenes. According to a report by myjoyonline.com citing sources, the artist passed away unexpectedly early on April 24, 2023, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he had been sent for treatment.
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Who is Rudebwoy Ranking?
The dancehall artiste entered the world on March 18th, 1991. While residing in the Nima slum in Accra, Ghana, Rudebwoy honed his dancehall abilities. Beginning in 2015, he made appearances at dancehall festivals around the country. A “Discovery of the Year” award was given to the performer at the 2015 Bass Music Awards. His first album, titled Elevation-Time, was published on September 12, 2016.
Luther, Episode, Samini, Edem, Ras Kuuku, Shatta Wale, and Samini are a few famous Ghanaian musicians he has worked with. Rudebwoy won five of the seven awards he was nominated for at the 2016 Hausa Music Awards, including “Fan Base of the Year,” “Dancehall Artist of the Year,” “Most Popular Song of the Year,” and “Artist of the Year.”
Smoke My Sorrow, by Rudebwoy Ranking, was a success when released on May 31, 2014. It said that society shouldn’t treat marijuana users severely because using the drug doesn’t make one a horrible person. The Dambanza song was widely featured in the media in 2014. This happy Hausa song celebrates “a good-for-nothing person.” The Gbelemo song of 2017 is Holy Ghost Fire, which was released on September 30. The dancers in this video are just wonderful. Fairness, liberty, and doing what’s right are all themes explored.
Rudebwoy Ranking Cause of death
After a long illness, Rudebwoy Ranking died away. On Monday morning, he passed away from complications of a mysterious disease. The announcement from Ghana Music, which first broke the news of the musician’s death, states. R.I.P., Rudebwoy Ranking. One of the finest Reggae tracks of the 2000s was provided by him. #GhanaMusic
According to Joy Entertainment’s sources, the artist was only 33 when he passed away. The musician’s family has not yet issued a statement, but his death has been met with widespread public sadness and numerous online memorials including images of the late artist. Songs like “Jah Over Dem,” “No Drama,” “Yaro,” “Level Up,” and “My Time” are all in Rudebwoy Ranking’s catalogue.
Numerous online memorials have been posted for Ranking, a Dancehall singer formerly signed to Bullhaus Entertainment, and many have expressed astonishment at his untimely death.
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