Confirmed by his son Hamad Dede, Dar es Salaam based legendary dance musician Shaaban Dede has passed away. He died at the Muhimbili National Hospital earlier on Thursday.

Mr Dede worked with Tabora Jazz, Mlimani Park and Ottu Jazz Band aka Msondo Ngoma during his life time.

According to Hamad, family members are meeting at Mr Dede’s Mbagala home to arrange for his funeral.