Sway: key obituary facts
Is Sway dead? Yes. Sway died on September 17, 2026, at age 44.
Cause of death: Sway's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sway known for?
He was a British rapper and record producer.
More about Sway
Born: 5 September 1982.
Place of birth: Hornsey.
Gender: male.
Occupation: record producer, rapper.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Highgate Wood Secondary School.
Career began: 2004.
Also known as: Derek Andrew Safo.
Genres: Hip hop.
Years active: 2004–2026.
Sway, the British rapper and record producer known off stage as Derek Andrew Safo, died on September 17, 2026, aged 44.
Born in Hornsey on September 5, 1982, he began his career in 2004 and became known for work under the names Sway and Sway DaSafo. He established Dcypha Productions and was signed to Island/Universal, while his 2008 track “Black Stars” paid tribute to prominent Ghanaians across the diaspora.
His early breakthrough came with “On My Own,” released under the name Sway DaSafo.