Papa Lolo composer Mose Fan Fan dies in Nairobi ▷ Kenya News

Legendary Congolese musician Mose Fan Fan died on the night of Friday, May 3, at the age of 75 .

The rhumba musician died of what is suspected to be a heart attack in his apartment along Thika Superhighway in Nairobi.

He is reported to have been on a recording tour in Nairobi when he collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in Kasarani.

His death was confirmed by his producer Tabu Osusa who noted he was to record a new song with vocalists based in Nairobi including Paddy Makani and Disco Longwa.

"I regard him as one of Africa's finest guitarist and music writers," said award-winning Cartoonist Paul Kelemba porpularly known as Maddo

"He has been a frequent visitor to Nairobi from 2015 collaborating with Ketebul Music and Tabu Osusa," he added.

Mose played guitar on Dje Melasie with Franco's OK Jazz in 1972.

"We are still in shock and we are making arrangements to have him taken to a decent Morgue as we reach out to relations," said Osusa.

Source: Tuko.co.ke