I missed death by a decimal point

Veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah has recounted a harrowing experience from December 2013, revealing how he narrowly escaped death while assisting victims of a road accident, exactly 12 years on.

In a post shared on social media sighted by MyNewsGh, Mensah recalled that the incident occurred after a major concert in Tamale organised by NMJ Ghana, an advertising and event agency then owned by Nana Michaels Dzikunu Williams and Wilhelmina Abiba Abu Andani.

He explained that he was responsible for sound and technical production for the event, which featured Shatta Wale as the headline act.

“12 YEARS ON TODAY, I WAS NEARLY KILLED,” Mensah wrote, marking the anniversary of the traumatic moment.

According to him, the team travelled to Tamale by a chartered Africa World Airlines flight and were received with a grand welcome, including a convoy of motorbikes.

The visit also included a courtesy call on the Regent of Tamale. At the time, Shatta Wale was regaining momentum in his career after a hiatus following his Bandana era and had recently stirred controversy at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Mensah disclosed that plans nearly derailed when the artiste initially declined media interviews and traditional visits.

“He complained of tiredness and said he could not go on those assignments. Stubborn!” he wrote, adding that it took the intervention of then-manager Bullgod to resolve the situation.

The concert eventually went ahead successfully, attracting a massive crowd and strong performances from local artistes and a Nigerian guest. The team returned to Accra the following day, with some members travelling by road.

It was during efforts to assist those involved in a road accident near the Nsawam bypass that Mensah’s life was almost cut short. “While helping with the rescue mission, I nearly lost my life,” he stated, explaining that a speeding trailer narrowly missed him at the scene.

“I missed death by a decimal point. Herrr,” he added, describing the moment with a mix of shock and dark humour.

“Despite sustaining injuries, Mensah survived the ordeal, though he admitted the memory still lingers. “That memory still haunts me till date. I thank God I am alive today,” he wrote.

He concluded the post by extending seasonal greetings, saying, “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”