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Xploder dead: Rapper and Uncle John's Bakery CEO Samuel Mensah dies of Covid

Samuel Mensah, the rapper and CEO, has died.

The artist, who released music under the stage name Xploder, died of coronavirus, according to GRM Daily.

He was known for appearing on grime tracks like Mission Riddim alongside his brother D Dark, Scrufizzer, Lady Lykez, Roachee, Maxsta and Zeph Ellis, as well D Dark's Be Smart Remix with Ms Banks and Scrufizzer.

Samuel was also known for being the CEO of London-based Ghanaian bakery business Uncle John's Bakery, which celebrated its 25th anniversary just last year.

The bakery has been giving free loaves of bread to NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Samuel Mensah, the rapper and CEO, has died (Instagram)
Samuel was known for being the CEO of London-based bakery business Ghanaian Uncle John's Bakery (Instagram)

Samuel also presented the podcast Dope Black Dads, which talks about modern Black fatherhood.

His fans have been taking to Twitter to pay tribute to him and send their condolences to his family.

One tweeted: "Sad to hear that Xploder has passed due to COVID - was always a cool guy. Sending love to his family."

His stage name was Xploder (Instagram)

"So sad to hear about Xploder. Rest in power in king," another posted.

Rapper J2K wrote: "RIP Samuel mensah (Xploder). So sad man, a propa good brother."

A fourth said: "RIP XPLODER.... really can’t believe it man.Condolences to D Dark and the rest of the family."

Samuel sadly died of Covid (Instagram)

Another said: "I'm in disbelief over Xploder, I thought the road would be much longer for him. RIP."

"R.I.P Xploder Blue heartFolded hands such a cool brother," another tweeted.

Rest in peace.

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