Kaya (Mauritian musician)
Joseph Réginald Topize (10 August 1960 – 21 February 1999), professionally known by his stage name Kaya, was a Mauritian musician and the creator of "seggae", a fusion of Mauritian sega and reggae, two popular music genres in Mauritius. Kaya died while in police custody (purportedly beaten to death by the police); he was arrested for smoking marijuana during one of his concerts.
KAYA | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Réginald Topize |
| Born | 10 August 1960 |
| Origin | Mauritian |
| Died | 21 February 1999 (aged 38) |
| Genres | Seggae |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
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