Veteran pop Nigerian singer, Chris Mba, has died after a long battle with heart issues. It was gathered that the singer died on Wednesday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
Mba made waves in the 1980s and was fondly known for his signature hairdo, jerry curl. He had hits like; ‘Funky Situation’, ‘Baby Don’t Cry’, ‘Making My Way’ and ‘Love Everlasting’.
The death of the singer was announced on Thursday by the General Manager of Premier Music, Michael Odiong, which Mba was signed to.
Sharing the news in a post on via his Instagram account, Odiong wrote, “Premier Records expresses sadness on the death of one of its artistes, Chris Mba.
The management of Premier Records Ltd has expressed sadness on the demise of one of its artistes, Mr Chris Mba, who passed on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 after a long battle with heart issues.
“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.”