Nigerian highlife Icon, Prince Morroco Maduka has died at the age of 76.

The singer passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 29.

He celebrated his 60th year as a singer this year.

The chairman of the Anambra chapter, Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, Ikeme Mazeli, announced his passing in a statement released this evening

”With heavy heart of sorrow…We the entire Anambra state PMAN announce the exit of a music Legend, Dr Prince Morroco Maduka…..Ozonweluibe.

He passed on this afternoon (Thursday, October 29th, 2020).

All other arrangements as regards his planting to mother earth will be communicated to all of us later.” the statement read.