Monday, February 9, 2026 - Taylor, the renowned Ghanaian highlife musician, guitarist, and composer, has d!ed.
He was aged 90.
Taylor’s family confirmed his passing on Sunday through a
post shared on his official Instagram page, without disclosing the cause of
death.
“The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music.
"Ebo Taylor passed away yesterday; a day after the
launch of Ebo Taylor Music Festival and exactly a month after his 90th
birthday, leaving behind an unmatched artistry legacy. @ebo.taylor your light
will never fade”, the post read
Taylor, widely regarded as a pioneer of modern Ghanaian
music, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, just a day after the launch of the
Ebo Taylor Music Festival and a month after celebrating his 90th birthday
Taylor’s music career spanned over six decades, during which
he blended traditional Ghanaian rhythms with jazz, funk, and soul influences,
shaping the sound of highlife and Afrobeat music.
He collaborated with notable artists, including Fela Kuti,
and his work was sampled by international artists such as Usher and Kelly
Rowland.
Tributes have poured in from across the globe, with
musicians and fans alike mourning the loss of a musical legend.
Taylor’s son, Kweku, described him as a “colossus of African
music,” while Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye
Ofosu, characterized him as a “legend” whose contribution to music has created
worldwide ripples.
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