Popular ‘Akwa Ibom Ayaya’ Hitmaker Mish Passes Away at 42, Video of His Song Trends: “Omo, Memories”
- Nigerian singer Michael Aniekeme Meshach, popularly known as Mish, has been announced dead
- The singer, according to a close individual who verified his passing to the media on February 15, passed away in Abuja
- In 2011, Mish rose to prominence following the viral success of his earworm, 'Akwa Ibom Ayaya'
Nigerian singer Michael Aniekeme Meshach, better known by his stage name Mish, has passed away.
Reports reaching Legit.ng disclosed that he died on February 14, 2024.
Source: Instagram
On Thursday, February 15, a close individual to the deceased verified this heartbreaking news.
Noting that Mish passed away in Abuja at the age of 42 following a short illness, he left behind a wife and two children.
The 2011 single "Akwa Ibom Ayaya" (I Want To Go Home) by Mish, who was born and raised in Obot Okoh Mbiaobong, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, shot him to fame and earned him internet fame.
Mish, who is from Obot Okoh Mbiaobong in the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, came into the spotlight in 2011 with his one-hit wonder, Akwa Ibom Ayaya (I Want To Go Home), which swiftly gave him popularity.
After the national success of Akwa Ibom Ayaya, Mish seemed to disappear from the music industry for a while without contacting his fans about his sudden departure.
The events behind Mish's death remain unknown, prompting fans and the entertainment industry to grieve the loss of a gifted performer.
See the announcement below
Netizens react to Mish's death
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
maybelleluv:
"Rest in peace, what a lovely soul Even though I don't know him but his music made my childhood joyful."
kennethtasie:
"This song hit that year."
theinevitableg:
"Oh, I didn’t even know who he was talked of. Being alive."
sandiewaka_:
"Oh! Nooooo and I was just pleasing his songs no stop lately."
import__smartly:
"Chaii and i was seriously waiting for him to release another banga."
kingsonofficial1:
"When music was all about distributors and marketers… Rip mish."
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Popular entertainment journalist Ovie confirmed the singer's death in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page.
It was revealed that the 27-year-old Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Circumstances surrounding his death are still yet to be unravelled by the police.
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