Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo, has paid a tribute to drummer, Tony Allen, who died on Thursday.
The 59-year-old shared the tribute on Instagram on Friday.
She wrote, ”Bye-bye Tony Allen, beautiful spirit and friend who has changed the history of African music. I was so lucky to work with you on my last 2 albums. Sending lots of love to his family and friends…”
Tony Allen co-founded Afrobeat with the late Afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and was a member of his band.
He died on Thursday at age 79 in Paris, France.
