Dr Cann

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Dr Cann
Birth nameFrancis Ebo Cann
Also known asDr Cann
BornGhana
OriginGhana
Died(2022-03-25)25 March 2022
Genres Highlife, Hip hop, Afro-pop, R&B and Afrobeat
Occupation(s)Broadcaster
Instruments Turntables

Francis Ebo Cann also known us Dr Cann was a Ghanaian broadcaster. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Career

He worked for radio stations like GBC Radio in Accra, Radio Winaby in Cape Coast and Sunrise FM in Koforidua. He finally joined Happy FM where he was the host of Showbiz Extra and Ayeeko Ayeeko an entertainment show. [4]

Death

He had a short illness that led to his death. [5]

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References

  1. "Happy FM's Dr Cann passes on after short illness - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. "Dr Cann dies: Cause of death revealed". GhPage. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  3. Quartey, Daniel (25 March 2022). "Popular Ghanaian radio show host Dr. Cann reportedly dead". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  4. "Happy FM's Doctar Cann is dead". GhanaWeb. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  5. "Dr Cann - Veteran Happy Fm Host is Dead". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.