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    El Taiger Popular Cuban Musician Dies At 37

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    Cuban musician Jose Manuel Carbajal Zaldivar, known as “El Taiger,” died Thursday in the US city of Miami at 37, his family said, a week after he was shot in the head and hospitalised.

     

    The hand of a Cuban woman is seen next to a picture of late reggaeton singer Jose Manuel Carbajal ‘El Taiger’ as she pays tribute in Havana on October 10, 2024. Cuban musician José Manuel Carvajal, known as El Taiger, died Thursday in Miami at the age of 37, after a week hospitalized in critical condition due to a gunshot wound to the head, the Cuban Music Institute and relatives of the singer reported. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)

     

    A popular “urbano” singer who mixed reggaeton with traditional Cuban music, he was known for songs such as “La Historia,” “Papelito” and “Habla Matador.”

    “We bid farewell to one of the most recognised figures of the urban genre, who did not renounce his Cuban identity and always expressed love for his country,” the Cuban Institute of Music said in a statement on Facebook.

     

    A Cuban woman holds a picture of late reggaeton singer Jose Manuel Carbajal ‘El Taiger’ as she pays tribute in Havana on October 10, 2024. Cuban musician José Manuel Carvajal, known as El Taiger, died Thursday in Miami at the age of 37, after a week hospitalized in critical condition due to a gunshot wound to the head, the Cuban Music Institute and relatives of the singer reported. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)

    Based in the United States for several years, Carbajal Zaldivar had been hospitalized in Miami since October 3 after local authorities found him unconscious inside a car. Miami police were investigating the shooting.

     

    The musician’s family thanked his medical team and those “who offered prayers and tributes during his hospitalization,” in a statement released on social media.

    “Turn up the volume of your music, dance and celebrate his life,” the family added.

     

    ubans pay tribute to late reggaeton singer Jose Manuel Carbajal ‘El Taiger’ in Havana on October 10, 2024. Cuban musician José Manuel Carvajal, known as El Taiger, died Thursday in Miami at the age of 37, after a week hospitalized in critical condition due to a gunshot wound to the head, the Cuban Music Institute and relatives of the singer reported. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)
    Legendary Cuban band Los Van Van mourned Carbajal Zaldivar in a post on Instagram.

     

    “We are deeply saddened by your death but we are proud to have known you and on more than one occasion shared the stage,” the group wrote. “Rest in peace tireless warrior.”

    On Thursday night, in eastern Havana, scores of people gathered in a park in the Guanabacoa neighbourhood to bid farewell to El Taiger.

     

    A cuban lights a candle next to pictures of late reggaeton singer Jose Manuel Carbajal ‘El Taiger’ as she pays tribute in Havana on October 10, 2024. Cuban musician José Manuel Carvajal, known as El Taiger, died Thursday in Miami at the age of 37, after a week hospitalized in critical condition due to a gunshot wound to the head, the Cuban Music Institute and relatives of the singer reported. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)

     

    In front of an old church, they placed photos of the musician and lit candles while singing his songs and turning on the lights of their cell phones in tribute.

    “We are sad, very sad, but we are celebrating as he wanted, he said he wanted parties, joy,” Yuli Mauro, 30, told AFP, dancing to the music alongside her son.

    “We’ve already lit his candle so that he can reach heaven with light.”

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Mohbad: Court Fixes Date On Case Seeking Fresh Probe Into Singer’s Death

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    A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 28 to hear a lawsuit asking the Nigeria Police Force to reopen the investigation into the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

     

    The case was filed by the Break the Silence Foundation. They are asking the court to order the police to carry out a fresh and thorough investigation into how the singer died in September 2023.

    The group wants the police to question everyone who was with Mohbad during his final moments. This includes his wife, Omowumi Cynthia Aloba, his close friends, and his father, Joseph Aloba.

    The foundation also raised concerns about why the singer was buried so quickly without getting permission from the police first. They want the court to make sure that anyone found responsible for his death is arrested and charged.

    During the court sitting on Monday, lawyers for the group confirmed that they had successfully sent the legal papers to the police. Justice James Omotosho then agreed to hear the matter later this month.

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    Kingdom Men Global Network aka KMEN has formally announced the programmes of the 13th edition of its flagship annual gathering for men, Mega Summit.

     

    This year’s event will open on Thursday May 14 and end on Sunday May 17 with an all-men musical concert.

    The 2026 edition of Mega Summit which will hold at the Presken Hotels on Alade Avenue opposite Airport Hotel, Ikeja Lagos has as theme: Legacy…Faith. Family. Community. And for the first time Mega Summit will host an award on the opening day in memory of foremost Nigerian diplomat and integrity personified and pioneer Chairman of the Board of Trustee of KMEN, late Dr Christopher Kolade who died last year at the age of 92.

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    Nigerian skitmaker and satire content creator, Kevin Chinedu, popularly known as ‘Governor Amuneke’, has explained why he turned down an offer to serve as a youth ambassador for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

     

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