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Who was Ahoufe?
Ahoufe Abrantie, also known as Ahoufe or Ghanaian Tupac, was a popular TikTok star from Ghana who gained fame for his resemblance and imitation of the late American rapper Tupac Shakur. He had over 3.9 million followers and over 30 million likes on TikTok, where he posted humorous videos featuring his friends and family members. He was also active on Instagram, where he had over 611,000 followers. He was born on May 9, 2000, in Kumasi, Ghana, and studied political science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
How did Ahoufe die?
Ahoufe died on March 30, 2023, at his apartment in Kumasi, Ghana. He was 21 years old. The cause of his death has not been officially confirmed, but there are speculations that he died from a drug overdose. According to Sportskeeda, he was doing a live video on TikTok prior to his death. He had reportedly done a 16-hour livestream on the platform, which ended abruptly.
How did the fans and celebrities react to Ahoufe’s death?
Ahoufe’s death shocked and saddened many of his fans and fellow celebrities, who took to social media to pay tribute to him and express their condolences. Jay Bhad, a Kumasi-based rapper and member of the Asakaa Boys, posted a video of Ahoufe on Twitter with the caption: “Life too short rest well ahoufe U gonna be miss 4ever”. Modupe Jessica Bewaji, a businesswoman and civil rights advocate, wrote on Facebook: “I only started watching his videos like 3 days ago but the guy is really funny! In his videos, he is always acting like Tupac and always playing his songs. May his soul Rest In Peace. Ghanaian ‘Tupac’ TikToker, Ahuofe, Is Dead.” TV3 Ghana, a national TV station, also confirmed the news of his death with a video and a caption that read: “Popular Ghanaian Tik Toker, Ahoufe reportedly dead.”
What was Ahoufe’s legacy?
Ahoufe was a talented and creative young man who brought joy and laughter to millions of people with his videos. He was one of the most influential and successful TikTok stars in Africa, who inspired many others to pursue their dreams and passions. He was also a fan of Tupac Shakur, one of the greatest rappers of all time, who he paid homage to with his style and personality. He will be remembered as a star who shone bright like a diamond in the sky.
