The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has expressed sadness at the death of veteran musician, Chris Mba, which occurred on Wednesday during a prolonged illness.
In a statement in Lagos on Thursday, the COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji, said that Mba was a staunch member of COSON.
Okoroji added that Mba contributed significantly to the growth of highlife music.
“I am sad at the loss of my colleague and friend, Chris Mba, a great musician, whose contribution to the repositioning of the highlife sound is unquestionable.
“Not too long ago, I visited Chris at his Surulere home with the great Richard Cole, my colleague on the COSON Board.
“We went to share camaraderie with him upon his ill-health, and offered whatever support we could.
“His death is devastating but we are consoled by the fact that, as a great artiste, he left great recordings which we will continue to sing and dance to.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and numerous fans,”Okoroji said.