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
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Réginald Topize
Born(1960-08-10)10 August 1960
OriginMauritian
Died21 February 1999(1999-02-21) (aged 38)
GenresSeggae
Instrument(s)Guitar
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