The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning following the shocking death of Taiwo Adegbodu, one of the celebrated gospel music duo, the Adegbodu Twins.
The gospel singer’s death was confirmed on Sunday morning via a post on Adegbodu Twins JP’s Facebook page.
“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.
A fellow gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, also shared the sad news in a post on her Instagram page on Sunday.
Igbekele posted the singer’s picture with the caption, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”
However, the cause of the singer’s death has not been disclosed as of press time.
According to Nigerian Tribune, Oyo State-born Taiwo and his twin brother, Kehinde, rose to prominence in the Yoruba gospel music scene following the release of their debut album “Faratimi (Lean on Me)” in 1999.
The duo is also popular for hit tracks such as “Shower Your Blessing”, “God Concert”, “Emi Mimo”, “Igbagbo Dun”, “Ma Beru” and “Adura Mi Gba”, among others.
In recognition of their contributions to gospel music and the entertainment industry, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke appointed them as Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism for the state.
