The father of Nigerian musician Afunso Ridwan Abiola, popularly known as Rolex Dee, has passed away after hearing reports regarding his son’s deteriorating health in police custody.
The development was disclosed by the singer’s mother in a video circulating on social media, where she revealed that the father collapsed following reports that their son was vomiting blood while in detention.
According to her account, the deceased had recently joined her to appeal for the singer’s release to fellow musician Taye Currency. The arrest reportedly followed a public dispute and fallout between Rolex Dee and Taye Currency.
In the video recorded at the funeral, the singer’s mother appealed to the police and public figures for assistance in securing her son’s release so he can receive medical attention, noting that he was unable to attend his father’s burial due to his continued detention.
