Congolese musician Lulendo Matumona, popularly known as General Defao, has passed away.
Defao is said to have lost consciousness while in his hotel room in Douala, Cameroon on Monday and was rushed to Laquintinie Hospital where he died.
Reports indicate that the Rhumba maestro, who was set to celebrate his 63rd birthday on December 31st, died of coronavirus-related complications. The deceased arrived in Cameroon last week ahead of his New Year’s Eve concert in Douala where he was set to entertain his fans.