CONTROVERSIAL United Kingdom based Zimbabwean DJ and music promoter, Kudzai Chipadza, known in the industry as Kaycee, who died mysteriously in a hotel room early yesterday morning, is being hailed by his friends as an icon.
However, there is discontent in some circles where his name is being mentioned in bad light.
A Facebook account, under the name Edith WeUtonga, even claimed the promoter owed her some money.Sources close to the promoter said Kaycee was found dead after spending the night with a yet to be identified person.
“Yes, it’s true that Kaycee is no more. He was found dead in a hotel room after spending a night with a friend and the cause of death is unknown for now.
“Some are saying it’s cardiac arrest,” said the source, who preferred anonymity.
Another DJ, Josiah Nyamayedenga, whose stage name is Dj Timeless and has worked with Kaycee over the years, also confirmed his friend’s death.
He said Kaycee should be remembered for all the good work he did to promote the Zimbabwe entertainment industry.
“It’s sad that the man is dead because we have lost a cultural icon.
“He was known for his love of promoting upcoming Zimbabwean artists and most of them got the chance to tour England because of him.
“The void left will never be filled,” said Dj Timeless.Kaycee is credited with promoting many young Zimbabwean dancehall musicians who have performed in England.
He has been described as the country’s cultural ambassador who was pushing the Zim-dancehall genre into European markets.
Ireland-based music promoter, Boss Tony, said people must focus on the positives rather than focusing on a lot of negative stories being peddled on social media.
“The truth of the matter is that Kaycee was a giant music promoter, he loved his job and he was a people’s person.
“We should be celebrating his good works instead of his private life.
‘‘We all have our shortcomings and that cannot take away all the good things we do when we are alive.”
Kaycee is survived by his wife and three children.
