Legendary Yoruba Poet and Music Producer, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, Passes Away at Home
In a somber turn of events, the Yoruba cultural landscape mourns the loss of a veteran poet, esteemed music producer, and devoted promoter of Yoruba traditions, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju.
The iconic artiste breathed his last at his Idi Orogbo residence, situated off Ring Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, around 7 p.m. on Sunday, succumbing to a prolonged battle with age-related ailments.
Vanguard, a reliable source in the matter, confirms the passing of the revered ‘ewi exponent,’ whose artistic endeavors included poignant records addressing societal ills and military interventions in politics.
Despite never setting foot in a classroom, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju carved a niche for himself, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and artistic tapestry of Yoruba heritage.
The exact age of the late maestro remains officially undisclosed at this time, pending a thorough examination of his records.
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A family source, while shedding light on Chief Adepoju’s age, stated, “Our father’s age cannot be officially quoted yet until we go through his records,” adding, “But his contemporaries are aged 100 and above.
In accordance with Islamic customs, the late Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, also a respected Islamic cleric, is set to be laid to rest on Monday at 4 p.m. The community gathers to bid farewell to a luminary whose legacy reverberates through the annals of Yoruba culture, leaving behind a void that resonates deeply in the hearts of his admirers and the cultural sphere at large.
