Nigerian gospel singer, Taiwo Adegbodu, has passed away, Naija News reports.
The late singer was one half of the well-known gospel duo, the Adegbodu Twins, alongside his brother Kehinde.
News of his death emerged on Sunday morning and was confirmed by fellow gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, through a message shared on her Instagram page.
Igbekele posted the singer’s picture with the caption, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”
His death was also confirmed on Adegbodu Twins JP’s Facebook page. As of the time this report was filed, the cause of his death had not been made public.
“Taiwo, why will you leave your kids and me without notification? My heart is bleeding, Lord, how do you want me to cope without him? God why? This is too much for me to bear!”, the post read.
Taiwo and Kehinde became popular in the Yoruba gospel music scene after releasing their first album, Faratimi (Lean on Me), in 1999. The project brought them into the spotlight and marked the beginning of their journey in gospel music.
Over the years, the twin brothers became known for songs that carried strong spiritual messages and reflected Yoruba culture. Some of their popular tracks include Shower Your Blessing, God Concert, Emi Mimo, Igbagbo Dun, Ma Beru and Adura Mi Gba. Their music earned them recognition across churches and gospel events within and outside their home state.
In appreciation of their work in music and entertainment, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, appointed the twins as Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism.
