Nigerian/British rapper Ben Chijioke dies from Coronavirus

 

Nigerian British artist and Mercury Prize-nominated rapper based in the U.K, Ben Chijioke has passed away from complications due to the novel coronavirus.

   Chijioke, died on Thursday after contracting pneumonia while in recovery, according to a GoFundMe previously set up for him.

  "It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of Ben Chijioke, better known as TY Chijioke on the 7th May 2020, close friends, family and fans are devastated of his death," an update for the campaign read.