Kaya (Mauritian musician)
KAYA | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Réginald Topize |
| Also known as | KAYA |
| Born | 10 August 1960 |
| Origin | Mauritian |
| Died | 21 February 1999 (aged 38) |
| Genres | Seggae |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
Joseph Réginald Topize (10 August 1960 – 21 February 1999), popularly known by his stage name Kaya, was a Mauritian musician, and the creator of "seggae" - a fusion of Mauritian sega and reggae, two popular music genres in Mauritius. Kaya died while in police custody (purportedly beaten to death by the police), after being arrested for smoking marijuana during one of his concerts.