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BREAKING : Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

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Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, a Yoruba poet, writer, artiste and religious leader, has passed on at the age of 83 years.

Adepoju was confirmed dead on Sunday, Dec. 10, in his home in Ibadan.

Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

His son, Adejare Adepoju, confirmed the news in a brief announcement on Sunday.

“Baba has gone to rest,” he wrote.

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Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

Adejare Adepoju said the sad the incident occurred at about 7pm on Sunday.

A statement via Olanrewaju Adepoju’s official Facebook page reads: “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear Father, Chief Mas’ud Olanrewaju Adepoju. From Allah we come and unto Him we shall all return.

“Final prayers will be held for Baba tomorrow Monday, by 11 in the morning, at UMB Central Mosque, Old Ife Road, Gate Ibadan.

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

Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

Olanrewaju Adepoju was a popular artiste in the 80s and 90s. He was also a popular critic, known for his strong criticism and advocacy for peace, justice, and equity. However, he later gave it all up to become a religious leader.

Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83
Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83
Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83
Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

Tributes are already pouring in from various quarters.

Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83
Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83
Popular Yoruba poet Olanrewaju Adepoju dies at 83

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