Many thought, when they heard the song “Zom Ki Faim” that it was Kaya as the song had the same passion. However it wasn’t Kaya it was this new seggae singer Berger Agathe, originally from Rodrigue Island, who lived in Roche-Bois. He became a close friend of Kaya that was also responsible for naming his band Ovajaho.
The band released the album “Vanite” that also included the hit “Pena Pu Kui” that means “nothing to cook” symbolising the state of poverty the people of Roche-Bois and other areas in Mauritius. He was also responsible for introducing the band “Zot Sa” that had a huge impact on his albums such as “Nou tou ensam, en chantant La vérité”. His last album was entitled “Non La Violance” that means “No to Violence”.
Berger Agathe was shot dead by the police in February1999 as Riots broke on the Island following the death of musician Kaya while in custody.
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