Nigerian singer, Joshua Olonitan (Slim Joe), has passed on after a prolonged battle with renal failure.

His death was announced on January 1 by one of his friends and colleague, Raymond Gbaji, on Facebook.

According to reports, Slim Joe died at the age of 30.

It was reported last year that the musician was battling organ failure.

Slim Joe broke into the music industry after the release of his hit single ‘O ti Yan Yan.’

He released several singles under his personal imprint, Yan Yan records and featured major acts like Don Jazzy and Iyanya.

Some of his songs include: ‘Bless my hustle,’ ‘Packaging’ featuring Don Jazzy and ‘Biliwo’ featuring Iyanya.