A popular music artist, Ange Didier Huon alias DJ Arafat has died after being involved in a Motor Accident on Sunday night.
Arafat was admitted to hospital in the main city, Abidjan, with a fractured skull after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday, Jeune Afrique says.
The 33-year-old died early on Monday.
He has been referred to as the “king” of coupé-décalé dance music and one of his biggest hit songs, Dosabado, has over five million views on YouTube.
Fellow music artists like Davido have taken to social media to share their condolences.
May your Soul Rest In Peace Dj Arafat 💔
pic.twitter.com/0p8Waaljy5— Naijablogger (@Naijablogger) August 12, 2019