Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- A top Ivorian singer, DJ Arafat, has died following a traffic accident, Cote d' Ivoire's official state broadcaster, RTI, is reporting.

The 33-year-old, who was the champion of the coupe-decale sound, died early on Monday.

The deceased was admitted to a hospital in Abidjan, with a fractured skull after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday.

The singer, who was featured in Nigerian singer, J Martins 2013 hit, 'Touching Body,' was also known for his love of motorcycles.

He also featured them in his most recent hit, 'Moto Moto', that was released in May.

The song has been viewed four million times on YouTube.

Ivory Coast Culture Minister, Maurice Bandaman, also expressed his condolences in a statement and sai...