The sad news of her passing was shared by McBaby Nana Kwame Martin, brother of the late musician Castro Under Fire, on his official Facebook page on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The cause of her sudden death remains unknown.
In his post, Castro’s brother shared a photo of himself with their late mother, accompanied by a heartfelt caption expressing his deep grief over the family’s loss.
He wrote:
“I am broken and short of words, but God knows best. I lost my best friend and my angel on earth this morning. Rest on, Mommy, forever in my heart… Wherever you are, may God keep you safe…”
“Life hasn’t been fair to me, but in all things I give thanks and praises to my most high God. Rest on, Mommy, Lydia Naa Deide Tagoe.”
Madam Lydia Tagoe’s demise comes four years after her son, Castro, was officially declared dead in accordance with Ghana’s constitution after being missing for seven years.
The multi-time
winner and his female acquaintance, Janet Bandu, were reported to have drowned in a jet ski accident in Ada Estuary on 6 July 2014.
The victims were on a vacation with retired footballer
, his brother Baffour Gyan, and other friends when the unfortunate incident happened.
For years, Castro’s mother, Madam Lydia Tagoe, publicly expressed that she believed her son was still alive and maintained hope of him returning one day.
Prince Jaidy Derby commented:
“Rest well, Mummy! You fought a good battle.”
King Boboshanty said:
“My heart goes out to you in this incredibly difficult time. May the love and memories of your mom bring you comfort and peace.”
Georgina Mawunyo Agbotah wrote:
“Ohhh no, may she rest in eternal peace.”
