Popular music producer and DJ Rab Bakari, has reportedly passed away.
The news of his death went viral when Hiplife artiste, Reggie Rockstone, posted a picture of him with a prayer and heart emoji.
Rab died in the Western Region.
He passed away on Sunday, March 6. Many celebrities who have worked with the Producer were shocked with the news including Tema’s very own Sarkodie.
It was a sorrowful moment on Instagram when some of them commented on Mr Bakari’s last post. He had posted a picture of himself under a coconut tree with “The Beach” sign on it.
Rab was a key member in the creation of hiplife music.
He always offered words of encouragement and was instrumental in the coming up of Asa Baako.
He has experience as an authentic New York Hip Hop creator, music producer, deejay, corporate person and social media platform advisor.
Rab has also contributed to several platforms such as Okay Africa and Africology. He has also worked for Universal Music Group (USA) for 10+ years in the past.
He has hosted/participated as panels in shows including SXSW Music (USA); Social Media Week (Nigeria); CMJ Music Marathon (USA); Cariforum EU Business Forum (Jamaica); Geekend (USA); Kenya Music Week; WOMEX (Hungary); lectures at New York University (USA), Ghana DJ Awards and AFRIMA (Nigeria).