Ghanaian music stars died as a result of HIV/AIDS
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Kiki Gyan
Kiki Gyan (June 7, 1957-June 10, 2004) was a Ghanaian , .
Genres: Funk and Disco.
Kiki Gyan was not only a musician but also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, and showed an early interest in music, teaching himself how to play the piano at a young age. He was a child prodigy and by the time he was 15, he was a member of the popular Ghanaian band, Osibisa.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Gyan emerged as a solo artist with a series of successful albums that fused funk and disco with traditional African rhythms. His music became very popular in Ghana and across Africa and he was often referred to as the "African superstar". He was also a highly sought after session musician and played with many musicians including Fela Kuti and Stevie Wonder.
However, Gyan struggled with drug addiction throughout his career, and his addiction eventually led to his downfall. He died tragically in June 2004 at the young age of 47 due to complications from long-term cocaine use. Despite his short life and troubled career, Kiki Gyan remains an important figure in the history of Ghanaian and African music, and his legacy continues to inspire musicians today.
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