Johannesburg, South Africa (ADV) – Today marks 20 years since, Mauritian Seggae artist, Joseph Réginald Topize, known as Kaya, died.
Kaya died in police custody on 21 February 1999, he was arrested for smoking Marijuana during one of his concerts.
In commemoration of a life well lived, the country’s Ministry of Arts and Culture held a series of activities in several places in Port Louis, the Capital of Mauritius today.
The programme of activities comprised of cultural performances by the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterand at the Esplanade of the Municipal Council of Port Louis; and the Mo’Zar Espace Artistic in front of Air Mauritius Building.
In a statement, the Ministry said a round table on the lyrics of Kaya organised by the Creole Speaking Union kicked off at after midday in the Council Room of the Municipal Council of Port Louis.
“Furthermore, a musical performance will be held from 19:00 hours to 21:00 hours at the Port Louis Waterfront Esplanade, with the participation of artistic groups such as Dagger Kkila and the Soul Frequency, Blakkayo, Steeve Laridain, Soldat Zion, Darriana Amerally, Atelier Mo’zar, Eric Triton and La Nikita,” read the statement.
Joseph Réginald Topize was born on 10 August 1960. The Mauritian musician created the Seggae, a fusion of Mauritian Sega and Reggae, which are two of the most popular music genres in Mauritius.
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