According to the News Agency of Nigeria,NAN, Ntia who was well known for his major hit, ‘The Fish Song’, which rocked dance halls in the late sixties and early seventies died on Monday in his hometown, Abak, Akwa Ibom.
Ntai bagged COSON Roll of Honour at the society’s 5th Anniversary in Lagos in 2015 for his outstanding contributions to the defence of the rights of creative people in Nigeria.
In his tribute, COSON Chairman, Tony Okoroji praised late Emmanuel Ntia for his “unsurpassed dedication” to the cause of musicians in Nigeria. Emmanuel Ntia was a truly great and ageless Nigerian performer who stood for what he believed in till the end.
Rip sir Emmanuel Ntia.
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ReplyDeleteRest in peace man.
ReplyDeleteWow @ 94 years.... RIP Sir. I pray my parents get live this long!
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