Skibadee, the award-winning jungle and drum’n’bass MC, has died aged 54, his family have announced. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Skibadee, whose real name was Alfonso Bondzie, began his career in 1993 on City Sound Radio and in recent years was a member of renowned drum’n’bass group SASASAS.
His family said in a statement on Sunday: “Hello everyone, as Alphonso’s first-born, I unfortunately come with some with sad news to say that Skibadee has passed away. As a family we ask for some privacy, but may he rest in peace.”
Skibadee, born in Waterloo, south London, performed across the UK. He was renowned for his collaborations with fellow jungle and drum’n’bass MC Shabba D from 2000 onwards. Skibadee won multiple MC awards as well as the Stevie Hyper D lifetime achievement award.
Among the musicians to pay tribute was the former So Solid Crew singer Lisa Maffia. Sharing a pic of MC Skibadee, she tweeted: “Not to sure what to say! Another pioneer gone! My heart goes out to your beautiful daughters, family and friends. DnB finest @therealskibagram I’m sorry to hear this news. Rest well sir #skiba #RIP.
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