British rapper Sway Dasafo dies at age 44

What it means

Sway Dasafo, the pioneering British-Ghanaian rapper also known as Sway, has died aged 44. He was a MOBO Award-winning artist, notably the first unsigned act to win the prize, and later became a mentor to KSI and appeared in the TV series *Top Boy*.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solid and widely confirmed. Multiple major UK outlets (BBC, Guardian, Sky News) are reporting the death, which likely originates from a statement by his family or representatives, though a cause has not been given. The reporting is close to the primary source, consistent across reputable secondary sources.

How new

Genuinely new — the death was reported on 17 September 2026, with coverage across UK and international media appearing today.

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• The Guardian (World) — first to publish