British-Ghanaian Rapper Dsavv Rearrested in France

Dsavv rearrested in France after the British-Ghanaian rapper escaped from custody in the United Kingdom and triggered a brief international manhunt.

The 21-year-old, whose real name is Daniel Boakye, was apprehended on March 2, 2026, in the small French town of La Bouëxière. French authorities reportedly alerted the Metropolitan Police Service in the United Kingdom after locating the fugitive.

Officials have confirmed that arrangements are now being made to extradite him back to Britain.

Escape from Lewisham Hospital

Boakye initially escaped from Lewisham Hospital in south-east London, where he had been taken for medical treatment while serving a prison sentence.

Police said the incident occurred at about 3:05 pm on Sunday, February 15. Officers reportedly attempted to pursue him but were unable to stop him before he fled the hospital premises.

The escape quickly prompted a search operation by authorities.

Social Media Videos Mocking Police

Following the escape, Boakye posted several videos on social media that appeared to mock law enforcement officials.

In the clips circulating online, he reportedly taunted police and challenged them to capture him. He also claimed he would refuse to return to prison and would resist any attempt to deport him to Ghana.

The videos attracted significant attention online and intensified the search for the fugitive.

Arrest in a French Town

Authorities eventually tracked Boakye to La Bouëxière, a small town in France with a population of around 5,000 people.

French police arrested him on March 2, ending the international manhunt. British authorities are now coordinating with French officials to arrange his extradition to the United Kingdom.

Previous Conviction for Robbery

Boakye was sentenced in 2023 to six years and five months in prison for his involvement in a robbery gang.

Investigators said members of the gang threatened victims with knives and forced them to reveal the passcodes to their mobile phones.

The group allegedly used the access to steal cryptocurrency valued at about £115,000. Authorities also said they used victims’ bank details to pay for taxi rides and purchase mobile phone top-up vouchers.