Died On This Date (May 27, 2009) Ortega “Tega” Henderson / Up-and-coming Rapper

Ortega “Tega” Henderson
DOB Unknown – May 27, 2009

Tega in red shirt

Ortega Henderson, known as Tega was an up-and-coming rapper/MC who was closely associated with Nelly.  He recently worked on an a soon-to-be-released album with St. Louis hip hop group, Da Camp. Ortega Henderson died on May 27, 2009 of injuries he sustained during a shooting the previous May 16th.  He was just 25.

Died On This Date (May 27, 2010) Jackson Kaujeua / Acclaimed Namibian Singer

Jackson Kaujeua
July 3, 1953 – May 27, 2010

Born in South Africa, Jackson Kaujeua grew up to become a much respected politically active singer, composer and musician.  He is perhaps best remembered for his gospel songs.  During the mid ’70s, Kaujeua was expelled from his country for his anti-apartheid activities and later moved to the UK where he performed with the popular Black Diamond.  He returned home to Namibia after its independence in 1990 and became one of its most popular musicians.  Jackson Kaujeua was 56 when he died of a kidney disorder on May 27, 2010.