![]() ![]() ![]() His was a big brother, I appreciated him deeply“. Sadly, Fakoly is now losing one of his mentors, the same way Downie did in 1981: “ he was a precious keyboardist, and one of Marley’s trusted friends: when Bob smoked too much and was too high, he’d bring Tyrone to answer questions in interviews (laughter). This wonderful connection lasted until November 4th with the release of Braquage de Pouvoir, the Ivorian singer’s 11th studio album, produced by the rastaman himself. ![]() In 2002, he directed his opus Françafrique, and continued working on the following projects in one way or another. Most importantly, he formed a beautiful musical relationship with Tiken Jah Fakoly, a man of strength and values, just like him. He blessed his presence with the likes of Jacky and Ben J (from the group Neg’Marrons), Passi, and many more. He spent most of the 90s and 2000s there and started two families: his own, and the French reggae one. Tyrone Downie loved France, and France loved him too. ![]()
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