Five Star Music releases statement on Skiibii’s rumoured death (please read)

Earlier today, the web went agog with the death story of Abbey Elias aka Skiibii Mayana.Well, insiders alleged that Nigerian singer Skiibii and Kcee used the death rumour to gain more popularity for the singer who is about to drop a new single.

Nigerian celebrities who sent out sympathy messages this morning like Davido and Wizkid have deleted their tributes. The 22-year-old Reggae star is currently signed to Kcee’s record label 5 star music.
Why use death wish for publicity?
OFFICIAL STATEMENT, UPDATE ON SKIIBII’S CONDITION: ‘SKIIBII COLLAPSED, ADMITTED BUT RECOVERING IN HOSPITAL
‘We the entire Five Star Music received with great shock the news of the demise of our artiste in the person of Abbey Toyyib Elias a.k.a Skiibii. The wide spread rumor of Skiibii being dead that shook the airwaves and social media platforms this morning is confirmed false. The 22 year old talented musician signed to Five Star Music is fine and alive. Given that he had a minor health issue this morning, He collapsed and was rushed by his brother & his friends to a nearby hospital from where he was taken to a more equipped hospital by the intervention of the CEO of Five Star Group for further treatment. Skiibii is currently recuperating at a private hospital, Please disregard negative information hitherto passed. Death is not something to play with. Kcee and Five Star Manager Soso Soberekon are currently in Europe on a tour.

On his suppose demise as confirmed by Five Star Music or the label’s manager – At best, it was a miscommunication. The official social media accounts for future updates on every thing as regards the label, artistes and music are: @iam_KCEE, @iamMrSongz @Skiibiiand @FiveStarMusicNG (on Instagram). Thank you for your concern and support.