We learned this Tuesday, July 2, of the death of the artist Nino Vella. The 31-year-old man became known by participating in the show The Artistpresented by Nagui.
The world of music is in mourning. This Tuesday, July 2, our colleagues from Western Mail reported that the artist Nino Vella died this Monday, July 1st in Paris and originally from Cholet (Maine-et-Loire). It was his father, Richard Vella, a former press correspondent, who took it upon himself to notify the media for which he worked. According to initial information, The musician died suddenly at his home at just 31 years old. The young man became known by participating in the show The Artist presented by Nagui in 2021. 22 candidates had to seduce the viewers and the members of the jury including Elodie Mermoz and Emmanuel Viros, two artistic directors, were part of. After a month of competition, Nino Villa and his group Rouquine, had won the TV talent show imagined by the host of Do not forget the lyrics.
Nino Vella won the show The Artist and collaborated with several artists
Since his participation in The Artist on France 2, the group Rouquine – composed of Nino Vella and Sébastien Rousselet – had released several albums, including the second, Mammalsin March 2024. So much so that he was preparing to go and meet his fans as part of a tour. Dates have been announced for early 2025, including a concert at the Trianon in Paris. Furthermore, during his career, Nino Vella has had the chance to collaborate with many artists including Olivia Ruiz and Eddy de Pretto. He is also behind the music for the film How I Became a Superhero on Netflix.
Tributes paid to Nino Vella
Shortly after the announcement of Nino Vella’s death, several tributes were paid to him on social networks. The publishing company Sony Music Publishing sent a few words on Facebook.Rossinante and Sony Music Publishing France are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our friend Nino Vella, whose talent and virtuosity were matched only by his joy of life and his big smile. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. May his music continue to accompany us.“, wrote the company. As for the Jardin de Verre performance hall, located in Cholet, the teams declared: “He was someone the team liked. Rouquine had come in January 2022“. Finally, Sophie Grimault, the director of the Cholet Conservatory, indicated: “We are all in shock. Everyone in the cultural world in Cholet is saddened (…) He was a ray of sunshine, someone generous and available. He came back regularly, barely a year ago, he had shared the stage with the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra.“
