Raymond Browe popularly known as DJ Ray Bee Browne, a Disk jockey and entertainment promoter has passed away.
TheNewsGuru reports that the late founder and CEO of the online radio station BrowneHill Radio, reportedly died on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.
However, the cause of death of the respected figure in music, film, and cultural promotion could not be ascertained at the time of the report.
Reacting to the unfortunate loss, Filmmaker and co-founder of iREP International Documentary Film Festival Femi Odugbemi wrote: “The Directorate of the iREP Documentary Film Forum deeply mourns the passing last night of Bola Browne — a wonderful creative soul, a kindred spirit, and a tireless champion of the arts,” Odugbemi wrote. He highlighted Browne’s contributions as a DJ, curator, and promoter who brought energy, dedication, and warmth to artistic spaces such as Freedom Park and iREP film screenings.
“Whether spinning music at Freedom Park, curating concerts, hosting events, or holding space for filmmakers and audiences alike, he brought warmth, energy, and unwavering dedication,” Odugbemi added.
Nigerian Journalist, Femi Morgan also expressed his grief in a heartfelt tribute. Describing Browne as “a beautiful soul” and “an intellectual who dropped the suit and tie one day to follow his dream as a DJ,” Morgan reflected on the impact of Browne’s decision to embrace his passion.
“With his DJ job, he met diplomats, curators, culture influencers, artists and artistes. We were not that close, but anytime we met, we talked like brothers. For me, I felt you were one of those reincarnates that will DJ for a long time,” Morgan wrote.