Viral reports that a Nigerian reggae and R&B music
artist, Skiibii Mayana fondly called Swaggerlee of Africa
died this morning isn’t true after all.
Just a few hours ago, the 22-year-old ‘Sampu’ crooner allegedly
collapsed in his sitting room and before anyone could get to the scene,
he gave up the ghost.
The
report had claimed that he was dressed up and headed for his media
rounds today when he suddenly fell and was unable to be resuscitated.
This however, is not true, as according to reports, it was only a ‘sick’ publicity stunt.
There are indications that he came up with the sickening act to promote his upcoming song.
A
source in the music industry said the
report of his death was a complete stunt, just for him to trend.
Skiibii’s
latest publicity stunt may be the latest and the crudest lately, but it
actually follows the trend among Nigerian acts who sometimes pull
stunts to get attention, fame or in a way, announce an upcoming event.
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