About Ray Styles
Lived 1988 – 2020 (aged 32). Ray Styles was a Ghanaian artist and keyboardist.
Emmanuel Apraku (31 January 1988 – 1 October 2020), also known as Ray Styles, was a Ghanaian pencil artist. He created his own brand in the form of pencil art, graphic design, and caricature. He worked with celebrities such as Tolu Lope, Josh Ostrovsky, Michael Blackson, Chris Bosh, DeStorm Power, Mrcocoyam, D Black, Edem, King Bach, and Malin Bjork, among others.
Early life and education He was born in 1988.
Death Styles died on Thursday 1 October 2020, in India after battling with liver cancer for months. His death was confirmed by radio and television personality Giovani Caleb. He made many paintings highlighting abuses in the society such as marital violence, child abuse, racism among others. He is also claimed to have painted artistic pictures and caricatures speaking about current celebrities and trends.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Styles?
Ghanaian pencil artist
When was Ray Styles born?
Ray Styles was born on 31 January 1988 in Accra.
When did Ray Styles die?
Ray Styles died on 1 October 2020 in India.
What was Ray Styles's occupation?
Ray Styles was an artist and keyboardist.
What nationality was Ray Styles?
Ray Styles was Ghanaian.
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