Naija, we don lose legend. Peabo Bryson, di R&B singer wey blow our minds with hits like Beauty and the Beast and A Whole New World, don die at 75. E pass away on Tuesday, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to di family.
Di cause of death no don release public, but we hear say e suffer stroke over di weekend and dey receive medical care. Peabo Bryson na voice wey carry us from 1970s to 2010s, with songs like Feel di Fire, I’m So Into You, Can You Stop di Rain, If Ever You’re In My Arms Again, and Reaching for di Sky.
Celine Dion, di Canadian singer wey sing with am for Beauty and di Beast, don tok say her heart dey break. She say: “His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied di beauty of song and performance.” Di pair win Grammy Award for dat Disney classic.
Dion remember how Bryson help launch her to stardom. Beauty and di Beast give her first US and UK top 10 hit. She say: “He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded Beauty and di Beast. He make me so comfortable, as I was just learning to sing in English.”
Bryson also repeat Grammy success di following year for A Whole New World from Aladdin, wey e sing with Regina Belle. He collaborate with Roberta Flack on hits like Tonight, I Celebrate My Love for 1983.
Di family release statement: “For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice serve as di soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments. His music carry generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration.”
Bryson recently perform for concert with Jeffrey Osborne for Georgia, US in May. E set to perform for e Golden Touch tour later dis year to celebrate five decades for music. Back in April, e celebrate e 75th birthday with family and friends, share photos for social media.
Celine Dion finish her tribute: “He will remain for me always as a real symbol of di joy wey music bring to my life. His voice and his talent go be missed. My heart dey with your family, and may you rest in peace, Peabo.”
