77-year-old Nigerian music promoter Femi Esho, founder of Evergreen Music Heritage Foundation, passed away on June 17, 2024.

77-year-old Nigerian music promoter and collector Femi Esho, known as "Baba Esho" and Chairman of Evergreen Musical Company, passed away after a brief illness on June 17, 2024. As the founder of the Evergreen Music Heritage Foundation, Esho dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Nigerian Highlife, Juju, Sakara, Apala, and Afrobeat music genres. Burial arrangements will be announced at a later date.