South Africa-based reggae musician Born African, who brought Grammy award winning reggae group Morgan Heritage to Malawi, has described the death of its lead singer Peter Anthony Morgan as a huge loss to the reggae family.
Morgan Heritage performed in the country twice, with the first concert at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe disappointing fans before the second outing at Civo Stadium, where they conquered.
The two concerts, in 2015 and 2016, excited fans in the country with Peter Peetah Morgan leading in many of the songs.
“I am shocked with the loss of Peter Morgan. This is a huge loss to the reggae fraternity,” Born African, who is also a promoter, said.
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Several people in Malawi have also mourned the reggae icon, whose voice kept Morgan Heritage a powerhouse.
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According to Jamaican Observer, the family made a post of the singer’s passing.
“It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son and brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage Peter Anthony Morgan has ascended today February 25th, 2024. Jah come and save us from ourselves because love is the only way,” the family wrote in the post.
The family added: “Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support, and we ask for your continued prayers as we go through this process. We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of healing. Thank you!”
Music in Africa reported yesterday that reggae enthusiasts across Africa are mourning the loss of Peter Morgan, who has died at the age of 46.
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Following the news, music industry figures across Africa shared their condolences on social media.
“It is sad to learn about the sudden death of Peter Morgan, the lead singer of the Morgan Heritage band,” Ugandan musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine said. “Rest in paradise, Rasta. Jah know.”
Born on 11 July 1977 in Brooklyn, New York, Peter Morgan was one of the many children of Jamaican singer Denroy Mor
