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Dokta Frabz: Celebrities pay tribute to late producer

Dokta Frabz: Celebrities pay tribute to late producer

During the early hours of Sunday, February 28, 1st News announced the demise of popular music producer, Dokta Frabz.

 

Dokta Frabz real name Ayorinde Faboro gained mainstream popularity in the early 2010s when he worked with artistes such as Banky W, Da Grin, Wizkid, Omawunmi, amongst several others. He was pronounced dead by fellow music producer, Samklef on Saturday, February 27 after he was shot in Houston, US.

 

The news of his demise came as a rude shock as numerous celebrities could not believe the unfortunate announcement.

 

Dr Frabz worked closely with the late artiste, DaGrin

 

In the wee hours of today, Sunday, February 28, Samklef took to his Twitter platform where he made the announcement.

 

He wrote;

One of Nigeria legendary producer just died. Sad day for me,” he first tweeted on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Rip legend! Ayo ( dr Frabz) We spoke 2 weeks ago u asked how is Houston treating me?

 I came to Maryland yesterday, only for me to hear that u are no more today.

What a sad day!

A brother is gone!

Another producer is gone! RIP!”

 

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Since the announcement, several celebrities and fans alike have taken to social media to pay tribute to the fallen producer.

 

Nigerian entertainment polymath and new dad, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W revealed that he was broken by the news of Frabz’s demise.

 

Read what he wrote on his social media platform;

Dokta Frabz produced “Lagos Party”.

That song changed my life.

It brought so much joy to people over the years and encapsulated what celebrating in Lagos feels like.

He’s gone but his legacy lives on.

May God rest his soul and strengthen his family’s.

 

1st News has also gathered a cross-section of tributes from fans of the music producer. Read them below.

 

 

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