And Marcel
The Ivorian music scene is once again hit by mourning. And Marcelformer member of the group 2Boyzcomedian and artist appreciated for his creativity and energy, bowed out in still unclear circumstances.
For several days, rumors of a poisoning had been circulating on social networks, leaving his many fans in uncertainty and concern. Unfortunately, the information of his death was confirmed this morning by those close to the artist, plunging the world of Ivorian showbiz into deep sadness.
And Marcelreal name Marcel Kouadio, began his career within the group 2Boyz.
After the group broke up, he managed to reinvent himself as a solo artist, establishing himself in the field of humor on social networks, where he became an emblematic figure. His ability to make people laugh while addressing profound social issues had earned him a large audience, particularly among young Ivorians. The announcement of his illness was surprising, as he seemed in great shape during his last public appearances.
Rumors of a poisoning quickly gained momentum, fueled by worrying messages shared on his own social accounts, where he spoke of persistent and inexplicable pain. Ands a final message addressed to its subscribers, And Marcel had suggested that his health was deteriorating, but without giving details on the origin of his illness. “I feel a fatigue that I cannot understand, but I remain confident, because I know that God is watching,” he wrote, words that resonate today as a heartbreaking farewell.
Relatives confirmed that the artist was hospitalized in critical condition, but no official information on the precise causes of his death has yet been released. The suggestion of poisoning, although popular on social networks, is currently neither confirmed nor denied by his family. The announcement of his death sparked a wave of emotion, with tributes pouring in from all sides, including from his former bandmates. 2Boyzartists from the Ivorian scene, as well as his many fans.
For his fans, this loss is all the more difficult to accept as it comes in a brutal and unexpected way. The talent of And Marcel lay in his ability to reinvent himself, going from the status of singer to that of web comedian, with rare ease. His humorous videos, often inspired by social events, have helped to make him an icon. His disappearance leaves a huge void in the world of music and humor in Ivory Coast, where he had become a reference.
As news of his death spreads, speculation continues to mount over the exact circumstances of his death.
Today, Ivorian showbiz is losing a star. The Ivorian public, who had learned to know him and love him, remembers him as a simple, approachable, and above all incredibly talented man. Rest in peace, And Marcel.
Jean Chresus, Abidjan
