Joel Essouman, a fast-rising known as Cameey, died on Thursday afternoon, 22nd August 2019. Reports say that the rapper was battling Hepatitis B, which later degenerated into liver cancer. The young rapper had dreams of conquering the Nigerian music industry, but that was cut short early on.
Other artists and fans had been donating to help Cameey fight the disease. They wrote on his Instagram page:
“Please Save Cameey (Joel Essoumam), a Nigerian fast-rising artiste who’s currently fighting for his life, battling liver cancer. He needs a sum Of $100,000, which is 35,000,000 naira… Please, any amount would go a long way. We beg, let’s save Cameey. God bless you as you save Cameey.”
His management announced his demise on his official Instagram page. Not long after, the deceased’s friends and loved ones took to social media to express shock over the news and also mourn him.
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Breaking News We Lost Cameey… R.I.P 💔💔 Please Stop All Donations Right Now!!!!
Rest in peace, Joel Essouman.
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