P.M.NEWS learnt the dance-hall artiste passed on in Lagos on Sunday, following a protracted illness.He was 36 years old.
He died in a hospital around Okokomaiko, a Lagos suburb today, after suffering a liver related illness.
A family member confirmed he had been in and out of hospital for many weeks.
He was on admission at the last hospital for 10 days before he passed on.
He was survived by his siblings, wife Ajimoh and five children.
The late U-Turn was from Kabba-Bunu in Kogi State where he first tried his hands on entertainment, working as a radio and TV presenter.He had a brief stint at NTA in Lagos, after relocating here, before signing a deal with Ultima Records which released his early albums.
He was a little boy, with braids and a charming personality. And his signature intro ‘Apoola Berekete’ was far beyond his stature. But he got the industry’s attention and got a leg in the door before long.
After years of club tours and free gigs, he got his first break when he was signed to one of the biggest record labels of the time, Ultima Records.
Ultima engaged Nelson Brown to work on his first album which proved to be a huge success.The hits ‘African Culture’ and ‘Shakara’ threw him into national limelight,instantly putting him in the league of bonafide ghetto stars like DaddyShowkey and Daddy Fresh.
He espoused Okokomaiko where he resided, with many songs dedicated to the Lagos outskirt.
His second album ‘Padlock Ur Mouth’ produced the smash hit ‘Yetunde’ a collaboration with Pasuma Wonder.
Culled from PM News
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