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Veteran Poet, Olanrewaju Adepoju is Dies at 83

VETERAN poet and music producer, Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju is dead. He was 83

The Ibadan based Ahaji Adepoju passed away around 7:00 pm on Sunday.

“Baba has gone to rest. Inna lilahi Wa innaa ilaehi Roojiuuna. My Dad, Olanrewaju Adepoju, Rest in Peace,” his son, Adejare Adepoju, who broke the news in a brief announcement said.

Late Adepoju was born at Oke Pupa , Akufo in Ido local government area of Oyo state.

He worked as a proof reader in People’s Star Press, founded by former Premier of Western Region Late Samuel Ladoke Akintola after which he moved to WNTV and WNBS.

Adepoju is expected to be buried on Monday, according to Islamic rites.

“Final prayers will be held for Baba tomorrow Monday, by 11 in the morning, at UMB Central Mosque, Old Ife Road, Gate Ibadan,” part of an announcement by the family said.

“May Almighty Allah grant our father the highest elevation in Paradise, Jannatu Firdaus!” the family said.

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