Odolaye Aremu
Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu
BornIlorin
OriginIlorin
GenresDadakuada
Occupation(s)Folks Musician, Praise Singer
Instrument(s)Gangan, Bata Talking Drum
LabelsOlatubosun Records

Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu was an Ilorin-born Dadakuada artist who sang in many Yoruba cities and recorded many albums until his death in 1997.[1] During his life, he lived in many places including Ibadan, Ilorin, Abeokuta, Okeho, Shaki and Lagos. However, he spent most of his time in Ibadan.[2][3]

Musical career

Like many Yoruba musicians, he sang praises of many important and famous people in society. This includes Dr. Olusola Saraki, Chief Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao; Alhaji Jimoh Saro, Chief Meredith Adisa Akinloye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Chief Ladoke Akintola, Ariyibi Adedibu and many others.[4][5]

References

  1. "Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria: A History of Dàdàkúàdá". Routledge & CRC Press.
  2. "Odolaye Aremu". 2023.
  3. "Odolaye Aremu Archives". HighlifeNg. 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  4. "Nigeria: Arisekola-Alao - Exit of Quintessential Ibadan Man". Daily Independent. 21 Jun 2014. Archived from the original on 3 Feb 2021.
  5. "Ilaji: Let there be light …". 2023.
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