This GoFundMe has been created to support Remi Kabaka’s memorial and burial, ensuring that his homegoing is as meaningful, dignified, and celebratory as the life he lived. All funds raised will go directly toward funeral arrangements, memorial services, and related expenses, allowing family and loved ones to honor him properly

Remi Kabaka was more than a musician; he was a bridge between worlds. His powerful artistry and unmistakable sound contributed to some of the most influential moments in global music history… Yet beyond the stage and studio, Remi was known for his warm spirit, generosity, mentorship, and love of community. He uplifted others, shared knowledge freely, and carried African culture with pride and joy wherever he went. His life was one of rhythm, purpose, and connection

Moza Cooper

LET‘s come together and celebrate the Life, Rhythm & Legacy of Remi Kabaka

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We are coming together to celebrate the extraordinary life of Remi Kabaka, an iconic musician, master percussionist, and cultural force whose rhythms echoed across continents and generations, and a spirit that floated through the thin air undisturbed. He passed away on December 26th, 2025 in Los Angeles at the age of 84.

Remi Kabaka was more than a musician; he was a bridge between worlds. His powerful artistry and unmistakable sound contributed to some of the most influential moments in global music history. Over the years, Remi collaborated with legendary artists and bands, including Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, Steve Winwood, Hugh Masekela, Kofi Ghanaba, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Paul Simon and was a founding member of Osibisa. Remi helped to elevate African and Afro-diasporic rhythms onto the world stage, and his work resonated deeply within Rock, Jazz, Afrobeat, and World Music, inspiring musicians and listeners alike.

Yet beyond the stage and studio, Remi was known for his warm spirit, generosity, mentorship, and love of community. He uplifted others, shared knowledge freely, and carried African culture with pride and joy wherever he went. His life was one of rhythm, purpose, and connection.

This GoFundMe has been created to support Remi Kabaka’s memorial and burial, ensuring that his homegoing is as meaningful, dignified, and celebratory as the life he lived. All funds raised will go directly toward funeral arrangements, memorial services, and related expenses, allowing family and loved ones to honor him properly.

Call to the Community

We call on:

Musicians whose lives were shaped by rhythm and collaboration

Fans who danced, listened, and felt the power of his music

Africans and the African diaspora who see Remi as a cultural torchbearer

The Rock, Jazz, Afrobeat & World-Music community who understand the legacy of those who paved the way

Please contribute, share, and stand with us as we honour a man whose music connected us all. No donation is too small, and every contribution is a note in the final song we play for Remi.

Radio Afrodicia (KPFK-FM 90.7, www.kpfk.org) in North Hollywood, California, will broadcast live from Leimert Park Village in Los Angeles during the celebration. DJ Nnamdi and Alaye Baba Ade James will host the memorial show.

If you’re unable to give, sharing this page is a powerful way to help ensure that Remi Kabaka’s legacy is celebrated far and wide.

Thank you for helping us celebrate a life well lived, a rhythm well played, and a legacy that will continue to inspire.

Remi Kabaka lives on — in every beat, every drum, every soul he touched.

With love and gratitude!

Black Arts Los Angeles (Moza Cooper & Iyeshatu Ajawara)

Afrodicia Radio (Nnamdi Moweta)