Nigerian musician Oladips died at the age of 28

Popular Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, known as Oladips, has died at the age of 28, local media reported, citing his management.

“We are still in shock as we speak,” his management said in an Instagram post.

It did not give the cause of his death, but said that the rapper had for more than two years “kept his battles within himself”.

The statement urged the public to respect his family’s privacy, and said that funeral details would be announced later.