Popular Nigerian music producer, Ayorinde Faboro professionally called Dokta Frabz is dead.
Musician, Nikki Laoye said Frabz died after he was shot in the United States.
Frabz had worked with several top Nigerian artists, including Wizkid, Omawumi, and the late Dagrin.
He was born and raised in Lagos where he started his music career at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral in Ikeja.
The music producer during his early music years started as a pianist and drummer. He also played other Sunday School instruments as a kid.
He became a music producer professionally while studying International Relations at Covenant University. He worked for Don Jazzy and D’banj’s Mo’ Hits Record.
Dr. Frabz produced hit songs such as Dagrin’s “Thank God”, WizKid’s “Bombay”, and “Joy” among many others and was the music director for the fourth season of Nigerian Idol.
Samuel Oguachuba popularly called Samklef who confirmed the death of the producer eulogized him calling him a music legend.
Many Nigerian celebrities, entertainers have taken to social media to mourn his demise.
“One of Nigeria’s legendary producers just died. Sad day for me,”…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!” Samklef tweeted.
Cobhams Asuquo said: “This one pain me o. This one pain me gan. Dr. Frabz, my own Gee. What can we say? Rest on my brother
DONJAZZY said: “This life sha. RIP Dr Frabz. Broken heart
Ayo Jaguda said: “Rest In Peace Dr Frabz, I’m fucking tight
@VectorThaViper tweeted: “Woke up to a tweet about Dr. Frabz passing away… can’t really say we were close but in our few meets he seemed like an easy person. May God strengthen his family.
DJ Neptune said: “Rest in paradise my brother my friend. Ayo (Dr Frabz) We had big dreams but God knows best. I’m grateful for the life you lived and the hits you made. You are a genius, your legacy will live forever. Good night Frabinabebo aka Jugunu.”
