Ghana is in mourning following the sad passing of Lydia Naa Deide Tagoe, the mother of late hiplife legend Castro Under Fire. Her death was announced by her son, McBaby Nana Kwame Martin, in an emotional Facebook post on October 23, 2025.
McBaby described her as his “best friend” and “angel on earth,” expressing deep pain and shock over her sudden departure. The cause of her death has not yet been made public.
Madam Tagoe’s passing comes four years after her son, born Theophilus Tagoe and known nationwide as Castro, was officially declared dead in 2021. This declaration followed seven long years of uncertainty after he mysteriously disappeared in a jet ski accident at the Ada Estuary in July 2014.
Despite years of heartbreak, Madam Tagoe remained a beacon of hope and strength. She often expressed her unshaken belief that her son was still alive, telling the public she could feel his spirit near her. Her faith in the face of tragedy earned her widespread respect and admiration across Ghana.
In his emotional tribute, McBaby Nana Kwame Martin 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.”
Tributes have since flooded social media from fans, celebrities, and ordinary Ghanaians, describing Madam Tagoe as a woman of great resilience who embodied a mother’s love and hope even in pain.
Lydia Naa Deide Tagoe will be remembered not only as the mother of a legendary Ghanaian artist but also as a woman whose unwavering belief became a source of strength to many.
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