Chris Mba, a veteran pop singer known for his signature jerry curl and hit songs like “Funky Situation”, “Baby Don’t Cry”, “Making My Way”, and “Love Everlasting”, passed away on Wednesday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
His death occurs following a prolonged struggle with heart issues.
The news was shared on Thursday by Michael Odiong, the General Manager of Premier Music, the label that Chris was signed to.
In a post on his Instagram account, Michael expressed sadness and offered condolences to Chris’s family. He praised Chris’s talent and credited him with localizing pop music by incorporating African instruments into his music, which gained popularity in the late 80s and early 90s with hits like “Money” and “Baby Don’t Cry”.
