Veteran singer, Chris Hanen, popularly known for the song, ‘Ozigizaga’, has died. The singer who was popular in the 90s, died on Tuesday December 3rd.
His death was announced by Former chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Tony Okoroji, on his Facebook page this afternoon, Wednesday December 4th.
“I just received with shock the news of the passing on of the great Ozigizaga exponent, Chris Hanen. Chris was a very talented and committed musician who worked with me closely on several projects in our days at EMI. Last year, Chris Hanen was at the funeral of Moses of Felyxx and Mozzyz fame. He was also at COSON House for the celebrated funeral of Rub-A-Dub Master, Ras Kimono.
“Chris was a very humble and easy-going person who will be terribly missed by all of us in the music industry who knew him. May the soul of Chris ‘Ozigizaga’ Hannen rest in peace” Mr Okoroji wrote
The singer’s niece, Ngozi, also announed his passing on Facebook.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
