Authorities in Kisoro District have repatriated the body of Music Producer, Iginima Eve, popularly known as Stone Beat, to the Democratic Republic of Congo following his death over the weekend.
The 31-year-old CEO of Stone’s Beat Studio was rushed to Kisoro Hospital after he was found unconscious at his rented room along Chuho Road in Chahi Village, Central Division, Kisoro Municipality.
According to Denis Ekwanga, a prison officer attached to Kisoro Prison and a close friend, Stone Beat was first taken to Kisoro Medical Clinic before being referred to Kisoro Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. He was pronounced dead at around 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Ekwanga said Stone Beat had been battling epilepsy for a long time, a condition he believes may have contributed to his death.
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The acting chairperson of Kisoro artists, Alex Niringiye, also known as Peter Tunez, described Stone Beat as a friendly and productive music producer who supported and developed the talents of several artists. He eulogized Stone Beat as a hardworking and approachable producer whose contribution to the music industry will be difficult to replace.
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Kisoro Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Sam Byibesho, who accompanied mourners to the Bunagana border during the repatriation of the body, urged artists to remain united and work together to promote the music industry in Kisoro and Uganda at large.
Byibesho called on fellow Members of Parliament to consider allocating funds to support artists, saying they also contribute to the development and promotion of the country.
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