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Bak Tye

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Bak Tye
Born1980 (1980)
Died28 July 2019(2019-07-28) (aged 38–39)
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationMusician

Ekow Zagla (1980 – 28 July 2019), also known as Bak Tye or Baka Tee, was a Ghanaian hiplife artist and rapper.[1][2]

Career

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He was known for his hit track in 2004 known as Yenpie featuring Samini. In his prime he was featured by Mzbel in her song Awaso Me and Kofi Nti among many others.[3][4][5]

Death

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He died from a chronic tuberculosis at the Ridge Hospital.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rapper Bak Tye reportedly dead". Entertainment. 2019-07-29. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  2. ^ a b "Hiplife artiste, Bak Tye dead". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  3. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Hiplife Musician Bak Tye Is Dead". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  4. ^ "Hiplife musician Bak Tye is dead – He died from Tuberculosis at the age of 39 [Video]". GhPage. 2019-07-29. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  5. ^ Quartey, Daniel (2019-07-29). "Breaking: Top Ghanaian rapper Bak Tye confirmed dead". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-08-04.