UK-based Ghanaian Musician found dead in his Plaistow home
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UK-based Ghanaian Musician found dead in his Plaistow home
A musician found dead in his Plaistow home last month was described by a bandmate as a “true free spirit who was loved by so many”. Adrian Owusu, a 56-year-old musician well-known locally as Ade Blues, was discovered at his home in Grange Road on July 22.
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According to reports, Mr. Owusu’s cousin contacted the police after not hearing from him for two weeks. Officers visited his home and spoke to a neighbor who hadn’t seen him for a few weeks but noticed maggots around his property. Police forced entry and found Mr. Owusu dead in his living room. His death was treated as non-suspicious, but a post-mortem examination gave his cause of death as unascertained due to decomposition.
An inquest was opened into his death at East London Coroner’s Court on August 7, where Coroner Nadia Persaud declared Mr. Owusu’s next of kin an “interested person”. This legal status entitles them to legal representation, scrutinize evidence, and question witnesses during the final inquest.
Jake Ferguson, a friend and bandmate who set up a fundraiser in Mr. Owusu’s memory, described him as an exceptional musician and an all-round good guy. “Adrian had the rare ability to get on with everyone he met,” Ferguson said. Mr. Owusu played with notable artists such as The Heliocentrics, Mulatu Astatke, and Paloma Faith, and was featured on the cover of the book “Humans of London”. He was also a regular caller on LBC radio.
The fundraiser aims to cover funeral costs, with excess funds going to Core Arts, a Hackney charity supporting musicians with mental health challenges.
The inquest will be adjourned for further investigation to take place, allowing for a more detailed examination of the circumstances surrounding Mr. Owusu’s death ¹.
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