Ivorian singer, DJ Arafat, has died after a motorcycle accident in Abidjan, capital city of Ivory Coast.
The former disk jockey, born Ange Didier Huon, was 33 at the time of his death, Igbere TV reports.
Pop musician, Davido, posted a tribute to him, sharing a picture of them together.
“RIP YOROBO I LOVE YOU!” he wrote.Arafat was considered one of the most popular Francophone artistes at the time of his death, Igbere TV reports.
He issued 11 albums, mainly of “coupe-decale,” a dance music form combining choppy rhythms with hip-hop-style vocals.
Ivorian Culture Minister Maurice Kouakou Bandaman expressed his condolences and said a tribute would be organised to honour the musician.
