By Nigerian music producer Ayorinde Faboro, popularly known as Dr. Frabz, is dead.
According to singer, Nikki Laoye, the music producer was shot in the United States.
”Oh my God persevering face… My dear brother, Dr Frabz @DoktaFrabz… This is such terrible news. Just heard that he was shot… Who did this? I am so pained right now. What kind of news is this ehn?,” she tweeted.
The Ekiti State-born began music at the age of six as a pianist. He became a music producer professionally in 2006. The moniker, Dr Frabz stood for Doctor of Flavour, Rhythm and Blues.
He created N’sayne Entertainment and worked with several music stars such as Naeto C, Davido, Dagrin, YQ, Shank, Omawumi and others.
Dr. Frabz produced hit songs such as Dagrin’s “Thank God”, WizKid’s “Bombay”, and “Joy” among many others.
Meanwhile, several Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to offer their condolences.
See some of their tweets below:
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.
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) February 28, 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! pic.twitter.com/I06ZiuqxWZ
— S A M K L E F (@SAMKLEF) February 27, 2021
Checked on him on snap few weeks ago..RIP Dr Frabz! Good spirit 🙏🏽💔
— Shizzi (@shizzi) February 27, 2021
Woke up to a tweet about Dr. Frabz passing away… can’t really say we were close but on our few meets he seemed like an easy person.
May God strengthen his family.
— Teslim. (@VectorThaViper) February 28, 2021
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 a genuis, your legacy will live forever. Good night Frabinabebo aka Jugunu 🕊 pic.twitter.com/Cga6qOCGv7
— DJ Neptune #Greatness (@deejayneptune) February 28, 2021
