Veteran Nigerian Musician Confirmed Dead After Long Battle With Illness

Chris Mbah, a renowned Nigerian pop musician who reportedly suffered from a cardiac condition, has passed away.


Wednesday, he passed away at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) from Abia State.

Michael Odiong, the general manager of Premier Music, confirmed the musician's demise on Thursday and stated that he died of a heart-related illness on Wednesday night.

He wrote, "The management of Premier Records Ltd is saddened by the passing of one of its artists, Mr. Chris Mba, who passed away on May 3, 2023 after a protracted battle with heart problems.

"According to the label's general manager, Mr. Michael Odiong, Chris Mba was a bundle of talent who gave pop music an African flavor by incorporating native instruments.

"During the late 1980s and 1990s, he published hits such as "Baby Don't Cry," "Money," etc.

We extend our condolences to the family and ask that God grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.