The Ghanaian music industry has been hit with a tragic loss as Zumankyere Amos, popularly known as Skelenzy, has sadly passed away due to injuries sustained from being shot by the police three weeks ago.
The heartbreaking incident took place near the Loho Primary School in Wa, Upper West Region, while Skelenzy and his companion, Fidelis, were on their way back from Kaleo.
The 27-year-old musician, who hailed from Daffiema but lived in Loho, Wa Municipal, was mistakenly shot by the police while riding his motorbike. The bullets not only struck Skelenzy in the abdomen but also grazed Fidelis’s thigh, who was riding pillion. Both victims were immediately rushed to the Regional Hospital for urgent medical attention by the police.
Skelenzy, a 2017 graduate of Kanton Senior High School, leaves behind a wife and two children from different mothers, a girl, and a boy. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the community and the music industry.
Despite undergoing two surgeries during his three-week hospitalization, Skelenzy’s condition remained critical. Sadly, he passed away, leaving behind a legacy of music and a grieving family.
On a positive note, Fidelis, the other victim of the shooting, is on the road to recovery and is currently in stable condition.
The entire community is mourning the loss of Skelenzy, whose promising career was cut short by this tragic incident.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are being investigated, and there is a growing call for transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices.
As friends, family, and fans mourn the loss of Skelenzy, his memory will live on through his music and the lives he touched.
