“He would never have said it during his lifetime …”: a loved one reveals the last months of the iconic singer Naâman who died at 34 years old

Naâman, whose real name is Martin Mussard, was born on February 25, 1990 in Dieppe, Normandy. In 2010, he decided to abandon his studies to devote himself entirely to music, adopting the name of the Naâman stage, inspired by a biblical figure. In 2012, Naâman stood out with his first independent mixtape, Deep Rockerswho receives an enthusiastic welcome and arouses a buzz on social networks. That same year, he participated in reggae Sun Ska Festival, consolidating his presence on the French reggae scene. He then undertook a trip to Jamaica to soak up the Jamaican Rasta culturean experience that enriches his music and his artistic approach. In 2019, a brain cancer tumor was diagnosed with it. Despite this test, Naâman continues to create and perform on stage. An operation in April 2022 allowed him to temporarily resume his musical activities. In July 2024, he participated in several festivals and offered a last moving concert in his hometown of Dieppe.

On December 15, 2024, he revealed My loveone of his rare songs in French, in which he comforts his partner and evokes the last moments of his life in Troubadour. Naâman died on February 7, at the age of 34, after his brain tumor. Ivorian artist Tiken Jah Fakoly notably paid tribute to him by declaring: “We are all very sad to see him go so young. His voice, his music and his beautiful energy will forever remain in our memories”. His friend DJ Fatbabs spoke Tuesday, February 11 to return to. “Martin would never have said it during his lifetime, He was so humble but I want you to know that he has always put his love for music above all. He turned when he was advised to do so and shifted chemotherapy to honor the planned lives. We did the studio when the doctors told him to rest. It went on stage at Dour 5 minutes after having a lodge epilepsy when normally it takes at least 3 hours of noise rest after “he said.

A fraternal tribute

Then tell: “When he was told that he only had a few months left to live he said ‘I want to make sound’, he gave everything for us, so that we can still love it. His dedication to his audience and the music was uncompromising, until his last breath he vibrated for that. Today, all this music represents the most beautiful treasures here in our eyes. When the time comes, we will listen to it all together “. Fatbabs also wanted to pay a tender tribute to his friend on the day of his death and had confessed that“No word will never be strong enough to express my love for you my brother”. “Together with Peter, Erica and the whole team, we were inseparable. We lived moments of an invaluable intensity thanks to you. You have changed our lives and those of thousands of people”had we read.

The DJ then concluded: “Today you joined the stars you attached so much importance. So I cry but tomorrow I will dry my tears because I feel lucky. Lucky to have crossed the road to an exceptional human being. I will play our sounds forever. You will remain forever engraved in my veins like a brother, a pair of life, far beyond music. I love you Martin Mussard, Naâman “. The sad news of his death had been announced on the singer’s Instagram page. He wanted people to know that their love was his strength. That contemplating his life, he was fascinated with so much beauty and wealth. Until the end, he wanted to write songs. The music was in each of its breaths. His courage in the face of the disease, his patience and his kindness despite the pain, are an inspiration for those who had the privilege of taking care of him during his last days. He kissed death with absolute confidence “had written his relatives.