UK based Nigerian rapper, Ben Obioma Godwin Chijioke popularly known as TY has died from coronavirus complications.
The sad news was announced via a GoFundMe page previously set up for Ty. He died at the age of 47.
According to the page, Chijioke was hospitalised and placed in a medically-induced coma following “complications” surrounding the coronavirus.
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An update for the campaign read: “It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of Ben Chijioke, better known as TY Chijioke on the 7th May 2020, close friends, family and fans are devastated of his death,
“Since then TY’s condition had been improving but last week while on a normal ward he had contracted pneumonia which worsened his recovery and ultimately TY’s body couldn’t fight back anymore. This is a shock to everyone.
“The family would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has reached out and expressed their concern since he was admitted in hospital but right now they would value having their privacy, so they can mourn privately. They just need time to process.”