| The Sierra Leonean musician, Abu Bakar
Sidique Fofanah, of Super Combo fame died on 5 October 1999 aged 53 years.
He was buried on 8 October.
A 40 day memorial ceremony was held for him on Sunday, 14 November.
Fitting and lavish tributes were paid to him by members of the his musical
fraternity.
About 300 friends and sympathisers attended the day of tribute, which
included performances from Super Combo (the deceased's former band), Abdul
TeeJay of Rokoto, Ade Foster Jones, Afro International Band, and
King Masco. Nationalities from African, Caribbean and European countries
with whom he worked throughout his life were there to honour his memory.
The ceremony commenced with prayers and incantations for the soul of
the deceased followed by tributes from close friends and relations. A special
homily was delivered by Mrs Fadimah Zubairu, wife of the deceased's elder
brother, Mohammed, of Manchester (UK).
Below is a montage of pictures including that of family and friends
paying their last respects before he was laid to rest, and of the day of
tributes. |
Late
Sidique's body is laid out for viewing before interment on Friday, 8 October
1999.
Relatives
including (right) his wife Karin.
Elder
brother Mohammed Zubairu of bids farewell to his younger brother.
More
friends and family take turn to view the body of the deceased.
Abdul
Tee Jay of Rokoto (third from left) tunes his guitar as Ade Foster-Jones
delivers the tribute to a fellow musician.
The
band in full swing.
..and
more
Mrs
Zubairu, sister-in-law of the deceased doing the rounds among guests.
Two
prominent guests - Mr Andrew Lungay (Left) and Mr Tamba Kebbie (from
Manchester)
Editor
of Focus (foreground) milling around with other guests.
More
friends and relatives.
...and
more.