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Janka Nabay Dead At 54

Ahmed Janka Nabay, the Sierra Leonean dance musician known for bringing a modern take on West African bubu music to an international stage, has passed away. Representatives for his label, David Byrne's Luaka Bop Records, confirmed the news on Monday. No official cause of death has been announced. He was 54.

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23:50 on April 2 2018

Janka Nabay Dead At 54

Stereogum — Ahmed Janka Nabay, the Sierra Leonean dance musician known for bringing a modern take on West African bubu music to an international stage, has passed away. Representativ... more info
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