Sèmèvo Orisha Oké
Sèmèvo Orisha Oké | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hyppolite Aklamavo 1976 |
| Died | (aged 48) Cotonou, Benin |
| Occupation | Singer |
Hyppolite Aklamavo (1976 – 5 January 2025), better known by his stage name Sèmèvo Orisha Oké, was a Beninese singer.[1][2]
Life and career
[edit]Born in 1976, one of Aklamavo's most notable concerts was held in Godomey.[3]
Oké died in Cotonou on 5 January 2025, at the age of 48. The circumstances surrounding his death remain uncertain.[4] Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Jean-Michel Abimbola paid tribute to him following his death.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Tognon, Armel (5 January 2025). "Décès de Sèmèvo Oricha au Bénin : Les confidences de son chef orchestre (Exclusivité)". La Nouvelle Tribune (in French). Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Aka, Kevin (5 January 2025). "Bénin : décès de l'artiste Sèmèvo Orisha Oke". Bénin Web TV (in French). Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Sêmèvo Oricha Oké en Live à Godomey chez Aladjah Salamatou (Part 2)". YouTube (in French). 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Bénin : L'artiste Sèmèvo Orisha Oké n'est plus". Le Mantinal (in French). 5 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Kpehoun, Judicaël (6 January 2025). "Décès de Sèmèvo Orisha Oké: Abimbola rend hommage à un maître des percussions". Banouto (in French). Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Sossou, Josué (5 January 2025). "Hommage à Sèmèvo Orisha : le gouvernement béninois dit adieu au maître des percussions". Afrique sur 7 (in French). Retrieved 15 January 2025.