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Eric Agyeman
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Alhaji K. Frimpong is a Ghanaian highlife singer known for his hit song "Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu". He died on October 18, 2005 in Ko… read moreAlhaji K. Frimpong is a Ghanaian highlife singer known for his hit song "Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu". He died on October 18, 2005 in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. View wikiAlhaji K. Frimpong is a Ghanaian highlife singer known for his hit song "Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu". He died on October 18, 2005 in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. View wiki