Veteran Nigerian pop musician Chris Mba is dead
Mba died on Wednesday after a long battle with heart related issues at the Lagos state university teaching hospital(LUTH).
His death was announced in a statement by Micheal Odion, General Manager of Premier Music, which he is signed to, on Thursday in a post via instagram
Mba, was famous in the 1980s with hits like ‘Funky Situation’, ‘Baby Don’t Cry’, ‘Making My Way’ and ‘Love Everlasting’.
The statement reads“The management of Premier Records Ltd has expressed sadness on the demise of one of its artistes, Mr Chris Mba, who passed on yesterday 3rd May 2023 after a long battle with heart issues.
“According to the general manager of the label, Mr Michael Odiong, Chris Mba was a bundle of talent who localised pop music by adding local instruments into his music to give the African feel. He made waves in the late 80s up to the 90s when he released hits like “Baby Don’t Cry”, “Money” etc.
“We condole with the family and pray God to give them the fortitude to bear the loss.”
