Rolex Dee's father dies August 8 after hearing son vomited blood in police detention
Rolex Dee's father died on August 8, 2026, after learning his son (Nigerian musician Afunso Ridwan Abiola, stage name Rolex Dee) was vomiting blood in police custody. The mother revealed this in a viral funeral video recorded Sunday, August 9, stating police refused hospital transport despite the son's critical condition.
This tragedy unfolded amid Rolex Dee's arrest following a public feud with fellow artist Taye Currency. The conflict originated when the musician allegedly exposed secrets about Taye Currency during their clash with singer Pasuma, leading to the singer's detention. In her emotional funeral address, the mother pleaded for Nigerians' help to secure her son's release while mourning that he cannot pay last respects to his father.
DAILY POST reports Rolex Dee was previously a loyalist in Taye Currency's camp before their fallout. The mother's video shows her questioning police inaction at the funeral, emphasizing her son remains detained with no updates on his medical condition or release status provided in the report.