The Chairman of Evergreen Musical Company, Chief Femi Esho passed away at the age of 77 following a brief illness.
The family confirmed his passing on Monday.
Esho, also known as Baba Esho or Baba Musician, was a significant figure in the Nigerian music industry.
He is also the Founder of the Evergreen Music Heritage Foundation.
Baba Esho was a mentor to many people in the Highlife music industry before his death, and he was instrumental in conserving and promoting many Nigerian music genres such as Highlife, Juju, Sakara, Apala, Afrobeat, and others.
Burial arrangements will be announced by his family soon.
