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1970s Nouvelles Generation hit maker Nzaya Nzayadio dies of Covid in UK

One of the last surviving big names in Congolese music from the vibrant 1970s generation, Nzaya Nzayadio, is dead.

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The former Orch Lipua Lipua lead singer died Monday morning from Covid-19 in a hospital in Hull City, England, where he had been admitted for the last two weeks.

According to his London-based compatriot, Fiston Lusambo, Nzaya Nzayadio’s wife called him to confirm the great singer’s death.

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“Nzaya had been in intensive care after he developed breathing complications related to Covid-19.

His death has dealt us a big blow as we have been preparing to stage shows with him in Birmingham City,” a grieving Fiston said.

Tanzanian musician Saidi Kanda, who also lives in London, said arrangements for Nzayadio’s funeral would largely depend on the hospital and family, consider