Mahoney P, a legendary Ghanaian rapper based in Amsterdam, Netherlands has passed away after years of battling cancer according to a family source. 

The death took place last Friday after he suffered a major setback in his fight against cancer. Sources do not know if his death is linked to the Coronavirus outbreak, as the virus has been known to prey on individuals with preexisting health conditions. 

Born Patrick Kwabena Poku, Mahoney P broke into the limelight with his 1994 album, ‘Highlife In Gangsterdam’ which featured the popular hit song, ‘Ebe Ye Yie’.

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 Rapper Kojo Cue paid a tribute to  Mahoney on Twitter saying : “Just got word that Mahoney P died. For those who don’t know, he released one of the first album’s to feature rap in Ghana in 1994. The only reason he doesn’t enter the Hiplife originator conversation is because he didn’t call what he did Hiplife. Rest In Peace to a king.”

Mahoney P was also known for hit songs like ‘Kyere Me Odo’ and ‘Kofi Babone’. He had been living in the Netherlands since 1986. One of his recent visits to Ghana was met with controversy when it was reported that he had been arrested for possession of marijuana.