NICH Joins Belize in Mourning The Death of Deon “Concego” Ögaldez

Belize’s music and cultural community is grieving the death of artist, songwriter, and producer Deon “Concego” Ögaldez, who passed away following a motorcycle accident on Thursday, April 17

In a statement, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) hailed Concego as a vibrant force in Belizean music, saying it joins the “Belizean creative community and fans in mourning.”

Concego died three days after the accident. He was hospitalised at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

NICH added, “His undeniable passion and talent are evident in a string of hits such as “Siddong and Bounce”, “Sufrida” and “Namule”, among others…He was known for his boisterous and energetic performances, at home in Belize and on international stages in the U.S., Mexico and Guatemala.”

In 2024, Concego co-produced “Belizean Party” for the National Celebrations and, in 2021, contributed “Work Together” to the Belize-Taiwan Song Commission.

Since his passing, fans have flooded social media with tributes, mourning a powerful voice in Garifuna culture.