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Mr. Onyeabor in an undated photo. He wrote and produced all of his music and played nearly all the parts himself.
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William Onyeabor
Died on January 16, 2017 at age 70
Mr. Onyeabor, a Nigerian musician, composed, played and produced hypnotic electronic tracks infused with unmistakably African elements that were rediscovered decades later by younger audiences.
Notable Deaths 2017
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