Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu was an Ilorin-born Dadakuada[1] artist who sang in many Yoruba cities and recorded many albums until he died in 1997.[2][3] 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.[4][5]
Alhaji Odolaye Aremu Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu | |
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Born | 1943 Ilorin |
Origin | Ilorin |
Died | 1997 |
Genres | Dadakuada |
Occupation(s) | Folks Musician, Praise Singer |
Instrument(s) | Gangan, Bata Talking Drum |
Labels | Olatubosun Records |
Musical career
editLike 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.[6][7]
Discography
edit• Olowe Mowe
• Alakori Alakowe
• Eniyan Nlanla Lo
• Ilorin Lawa
References
edit- ^ Na'allah, Abdulrasheed (1992-01-01). "Dadakuada: the Crisis of a Traditional Oral Genre in a Modern Islamic Setting". Journal of Religion in Africa. 22 (4): 318–330. doi:10.1163/157006692X00031. ISSN 1570-0666.
- ^ https://repository.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/2433/68145/1/ASM_17_59.pdf.
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- ^ "Nigeria: Arisekola-Alao - Exit of Quintessential Ibadan Man". Daily Independent. 21 Jun 2014. Archived from the original on 3 Feb 2021.
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