Seychelles bids farewell to musical legend David Jean Philoe |14 April 2026

Family members, friends, fellow musicians and national leaders gathered yesterday afternoon at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St Louis to pay their final respects to renowned Seychellois singer and composer David Jean Philoé, whose music shaped the country’s cultural landscape for decades.

Among those present at the funeral service were President Patrick Herminie, government officials, members of Cabinet and the National Assembly, as well as many members of the public who came to honour the life of one of the country’s’ most influential musical figures.

The service was animated by several singers who performed some of Mr Philoé’s best-known spiritual songs. Among them were Antoinette Dodin, Mervin Camille and Ron Payet, who sang titles such as Bondye Ed Mwan, En Pti Plas dan Nou Leker and Dye Tou Pwisan. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy