Femi Esho, foremost music guru kicks the bucket aged 77

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Renowned Nigerian music guru, Femi Esho has died.

According to reports gathered, Femi Esho who is the chairman of Evergreen Musical Company died on Monday, June 17.

Esho, also known as Baba Esho or Baba Musician, was a significant figure in the Nigerian music industry.

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He is also the Founder of the Evergreen Music Heritage Foundation.

Until his death, Baba Esho was a mentor to many in the Highlife music scene and played a vital role in preserving and promoting various Nigerian music genres like Highlife, Juju, Sakara, Apala, Afrobeat, and more.

The burial arrangements will be announced by his family soon.