Sebastián Guzmán Gallego: King Momo Dies 2023
- What: Sebastián Guzmán Gallego, the 2023 "Rey Momo" (King of Carnival) for the Barranquilla Carnival, has died after being hospitalized in the ICU as Wednesday.
- Why it Matters: Guzmán Gallego was a key figure in the Barranquilla Carnival, Colombia's largest folk celebration.
- What's Next: The Barranquilla Carnival organization has expressed its regret.
Sebastián Guzmán Gallego, 2023 Barranquilla Carnival’s “Rey Momo,” Dies
What: Sebastián Guzmán Gallego, the 2023 “Rey Momo” (King of Carnival) for the Barranquilla Carnival, has died after being hospitalized in the ICU as Wednesday. He was a cultural and social manager dedicated to the Carnival and his community.
Where: Barranquilla, Colombia.
When: Death confirmed on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was hospitalized since Wednesday, September 18, 2025.
Why it Matters: Guzmán Gallego was a key figure in the Barranquilla Carnival, Colombia’s largest folk celebration. He founded the Southwestern Carnival in 1994, a popular community event. His death marks a period of mourning for Barranquilla’s cultural community, following the recent death of a cultural researcher, Carlos Sojo.
What’s Next: The Barranquilla Carnival organization has expressed its regret. further details regarding memorial arrangements are currently unavailable.
Key Contributions & Timeline
| year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | founded the Southwestern carnival. |
| 2023 | Served as “Rey Momo” (King of Carnival) for the Barranquilla Carnival. |
| September 18,2025 | Admitted to ICU at Barranquilla Hospital. |
| September 21,2025 | Death confirmed. |
Related Deaths (September 21, 2025):
- Débora Estrella (Television Presenter) – Died in a plane accident.
- Patricia Keller (Influencer) – Died after battling cancer.
- Carlos Sojo (Cultural Researcher) – Died Friday, September 19, 2025.