Legendary soukous star Aurlus Mabele is dead. Even
though the cause of death is yet to be confirmed, the 67-year-old has been
battling throat cancer for years.
Confirming
the death through a Facebook post from Paris France, journalist Robert Brazza
paid tribute to the musician who used to extensively tour the West.
“Hey, Uncle
Aurlus! The young wolf I used to be will not forget your wise advice: “stay
yourself little... and enjoy! ".
“My sadness is great tonight but my gratitude
is more. You were the pace, you were joy, you were the kindness. Forever. Go in
peace Aurlus Mabelle. I know auntie Nzambi has already welcomed you in her
great mercy,” he wrote.
The singer
is believed to have passed away in France which has seen 371 deaths for the
virus which broke out in China in late 2019. According to health agency
director Jerome Salomon, the number of cases had risen to 10,995, up from 9,134
on Tuesday, a rise of 20% in 24 hours.
Mabele was
one of the founders of the legendary supergroup Loketo (hips) band, formed in
the mid-1980s alongside Mav Cacharel and Diblo Dibala, which broke up a few
years later.
He was one of the first Paris-based soukous stars and set the standard with
several LPs in the 1980s.
Mabele is
known for hits such as Embargo, Liste
Rouge and many others. May he rest in peace. - Africa
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