Highlife Musician KK Fosu Responds to Backlash Over Funeral Absence

Highlife musician KK Fosu has responded to backlash regarding his absence from the funeral of publicist John Claude Tamakloe, who passed away a few weeks ago in an accident involving KK Fosu and 'Chocho Mucho' singer K Bless.

KK Fosu and K Bless have, since the incident, faced criticism for not calling the family of the deceased to commiserate with them or attending the funeral, which was held on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Some friends of John Claude Tamakloe, including Eric Toscar, Elorm Beenie, and music producer JMJ, took to social media during the weekend to express their displeasure at the situation.

However, speaking to DJ Slim on Hitz FM, KK Fosu said he was not given prior notice of the funeral. He also indicated that he had not fully recovered from injuries he sustained in the accident.

The 'Anadwo Yede' singer added that he was disappointed in Claude’s family, who were only concerned about his inability to attend the one-week observance ceremony of the deceased publicist and not about his state of health and K Bless's.

"I didn't know about his funeral. None of the family members told us about it. I also sustained injuries, and I am still receiving treatment. So it was not compulsory for me to attend the funeral. I was not the one that killed the boy. It would have been nice if we all came together, but if you are angry with me, I don't know what will happen to me if I come to you. I would never allow any of my team members to represent me," he said.

He also mentioned that contrary to comments that he took Claude to the event, he only met the deceased on their way to the said event.

The accident occurred on Saturday, May 25, 2024, on the Accra-Apam Highway when KK Fosu, K Bless, Claude, and others were going to a wedding event.

John Claude Tamakloe was laid to rest at Tema Community 2 on July 19, 2024.