Famous Lagos disc jockey, Babatunde Bello popularly known as DJ Babus, has died of the COVID-19 disease.
Babus according to PM news passed on Friday, 29 January after a prolonged battle with the disease. Nigeria recorded her highest number death from COVID-19 on Friday, 29 January 2021 with 30 persons recorded dead.
DJ Babus in 2010 graduated from the University of Baltimore, the United States, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and Technology Management.
He was once the talent manager at KnightHouse, the creative entertainment company where the likes of Mo Cheddah, Phenom rose to stardom.
Between 2014 and 2015 Babus worked as the resident DJ at Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos and later as the resident DJ at RSVP Restaurant and Lounge.
He is the CEO of Crates and Vinyl Entertainment.
Babus recently dropped a brand new self-produced tune titled ‘Jollof on the Beach’, a fusion of Amapiano, Ghana Bounce flow, and Afrobeats sound.
His fans and sympathizers have been left in shock with the news of his death. See some reactions below:
DJ Babus always had a kind word, a large smile, and a larger hug for me. In all my years of knowing him, that warmth never faltered. He was such a great guy!
Rest well brother. ???? pic.twitter.com/1tfq7uVd9I
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) January 30, 2021
RIP DJ Babus, you were such an amazing and sweet guy. We spoke on the radio in December and made plans to eat jollof on the beach , sigh!
Sleep well ??— Kemi SmallzZ (@kemismallzz) January 29, 2021
Gosh what is this news about Dj Babus? I don't wanna believe it
— JR (@SegunEmdin) January 29, 2021
omg dj babus ???????
— Bella Alubo ? (@BellaAlubo) January 29, 2021
Dj Babus ????
— Parle Of Lagos (@BolajiParle) January 29, 2021
COVID has really claimed lives