Remembering Hiplife star MC Loph 11 years later
On this day, 11 years ago, Hiplife musician Nwaozo Obiajulu alias MC Loph, died in an accident on the Benin-Oré road.
MC Loph hit a pothole, lost control of his Ford Durango SUV, skidded and somersaulted into a ditch before help could reach him.
The singer, who rose to fame after releasing the song "Osondi Owendi", died on September 14, 2011.
The track was a remix of late highlife legend Osita Osadebe's hit song, "Osondi Owendi".
He was traveling to Enugu State for his traditional wedding when the accident happened.
MC Loph and his sister died instantly, while his baby cousin later died of a spinal cord injury.
His fiancée, who was also in the vehicle, survived. She was then pregnant and welcomed their son on February 16, 2012.
The ex-producer of Mc Loph, Soso Soberekon, announced the death of the singer via his Blackberry a few minutes after the accident.
The unfortunate accident happened on a Wednesday afternoon, a day before her traditional wedding.
Musical career
A native of Umunze in Anambra State, MC Loph studied Sociology/Anthropology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he nurtured and honed his musical talent.
Not much is known about his musical career before the release of "Osondi Owendi".
However, the singer was with Eastside Records when he released his second album, "Hands Up".
The hit song, which contained Flavor, is featured on the album.
His nickname, Loph, is an acronym for Lord of Pure Hip-Hop.
After leaving Eastside Records, he reportedly signed a lucrative record deal with US-based businessman-owned Morgan Entertainment upon his death.
Shortly before his disappearance, the musician recorded a song with Faze called "I Know What The Girls Want".
BurialHis body, along with that of his older sister, was moved to their home in Anambra from a nearby morgue, where they were deposited after their tragic and painful deaths.
Accident that killed MC Loph.< / em>The famous rapper and his sister were laid to rest two days apart at their family compound in Ugwuaro, Anambra State.
His sister was buried on October 26, 2011, while MC Loph was buried on October 28, 2011.
The flavor controversyAfter the death of MC Loph, Highlife singer Flavor was accused of abandoning his late friend's family.
However, in an interview, Flavor pointed out that his relationship with the late rapper, MC Loph was strictly professional.
Flavour said he and Loph were never friends, but artists who only worked together when they met through rapper Mr Raw.
"MC Loph and I weren't as close as people thought. I met Loph through Mr. Raw when I arrived in Lagos.
"He wanted me to produce for him the same way I did for Mr Raw. Somehow we got together and did the "...
On this day, 11 years ago, Hiplife musician Nwaozo Obiajulu alias MC Loph, died in an accident on the Benin-Oré road.
MC Loph hit a pothole, lost control of his Ford Durango SUV, skidded and somersaulted into a ditch before help could reach him.
The singer, who rose to fame after releasing the song "Osondi Owendi", died on September 14, 2011.
The track was a remix of late highlife legend Osita Osadebe's hit song, "Osondi Owendi".
He was traveling to Enugu State for his traditional wedding when the accident happened.
MC Loph and his sister died instantly, while his baby cousin later died of a spinal cord injury.
His fiancée, who was also in the vehicle, survived. She was then pregnant and welcomed their son on February 16, 2012.
The ex-producer of Mc Loph, Soso Soberekon, announced the death of the singer via his Blackberry a few minutes after the accident.
The unfortunate accident happened on a Wednesday afternoon, a day before her traditional wedding.
Musical career
A native of Umunze in Anambra State, MC Loph studied Sociology/Anthropology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he nurtured and honed his musical talent.
Not much is known about his musical career before the release of "Osondi Owendi".
However, the singer was with Eastside Records when he released his second album, "Hands Up".
The hit song, which contained Flavor, is featured on the album.
His nickname, Loph, is an acronym for Lord of Pure Hip-Hop.
After leaving Eastside Records, he reportedly signed a lucrative record deal with US-based businessman-owned Morgan Entertainment upon his death.
Shortly before his disappearance, the musician recorded a song with Faze called "I Know What The Girls Want".
BurialHis body, along with that of his older sister, was moved to their home in Anambra from a nearby morgue, where they were deposited after their tragic and painful deaths.
Accident that killed MC Loph.< / em>The famous rapper and his sister were laid to rest two days apart at their family compound in Ugwuaro, Anambra State.
His sister was buried on October 26, 2011, while MC Loph was buried on October 28, 2011.
The flavor controversyAfter the death of MC Loph, Highlife singer Flavor was accused of abandoning his late friend's family.
However, in an interview, Flavor pointed out that his relationship with the late rapper, MC Loph was strictly professional.
Flavour said he and Loph were never friends, but artists who only worked together when they met through rapper Mr Raw.
"MC Loph and I weren't as close as people thought. I met Loph through Mr. Raw when I arrived in Lagos.
"He wanted me to produce for him the same way I did for Mr Raw. Somehow we got together and did the "...
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