On December 8, 2023, a sad incident was reported. A handsome guy named Kokoi Baldo, also known as the “Bob Marley of the Philippines” and a finalist on The Voice Season 2, passed away in a motorcycle accident. Getting on this news in the morning has put many in shock.
Apart from this, the heartbreaking news of Kokoi Baldo’s death was reported in a live video by K5 News FM Bacolod 103.9. The man who witnessed his accident detailed it in that report.
Kokoi’s death announcement was made on his official Facebook page by his manager and wife, Sam.
“He will be missed, loved, and forever in our hearts,” the note said.
They Asked for “privacy during this hard time concerning his family and friends,” Apart from this, Sam promised to post updates, if any, on Kokoi’s Facebook page.
“Thank you for understanding.”
What happened to Kokoi Baldo?
According to the available information, the exact cause of Kokoi’s death is because of a motorcycle incident. Kokoi Baldo was involved in that accident on Circumferential Road, Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. The incident occurred around 1 AM. According to reports, the accident happened when he tried to overtake a sugarcane-carrying truck, and that ultimately resulted in a devastating fall off of his motorcycle. Reports suggest that the truck driver has been detained.
However, for now, the details of Kokoi Baldo’s funeral arrangements and memorial services have not been announced. The only thing the family is doing right now is just processing this very sudden death and still in shock. They will announce the details as soon as the arrangements are ready. Everyone will have a chance to pay their condolences and respects to the late soul.
Musical Journey of Kokoi Baldo
Kokoi Baldo was an amazing young man. He was a beloved member of his community. Kokoi Baldo was born as Rodel Baldo on September 22, 1989, in Negros Oriental, Philippines. He has engaged and captured all over the international audience with his exceptional talent and stage attraction. When he started his journey, he started it so smoothly. Gradually, he contributed to many things, and in Ultima, he participated in The Voice Season 2, which undoubtedly marked an important and notable moment in his journey.
Kokoi was so good at mixing and blending out music. He was the master of the unique blending of things. He was famous for this, as he used to blend the music with authentic Philippine melodies; Kokoi Baldo’s sound always stood out among his diverse audiences worldwide. The fact that he was the finalist in the show but couldn’t win, this phase of his life didn’t affect him or his audience; they still loved him very much. He has left an important impact on his people.
Kokoi Baldo’s influence extended as he has an art of captivating audiences with his original compositions and collaborations with different artists. His lyrics were, most of the time, deep and relatable. They were, most of the time, tales of love and unity.
Condolences From Fans
Since this news has come public, his fans have been devastated by the loss. The music community is going through a sad time. He had a worldwide audience, and now his fans from all over the world are sharing their condolences and paying tributes to the late soul. At this time, we must be united and stand together to take Kokoi’s legacy. He is going to be missed.
Amelia Warner
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