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Kwara State Gov Mourns Death Of Dadakuada Legend Jaigbade Alao
Kwara State’s legendary Dadakuada music icon, Alhaji Jaigbade Alao, has died at the age of 121.
According to his son, Alhaji Abdulrasaki Jaigbade, the music maestro passed away on Monday morning without any prior signs of illness.p
He said, “Baba died this morning without showing any sign of sickness. When he woke up early in the morning, he complained of a slight headache, and before we decided to take him to the hospital, he had given up the ghost.”
Jaigbade Alao, is survived by four wives and 34 children, according to his son Alhaji Abdulrasaki Jaigbade.
Jaigbade created his genre of music in 1939, which originated from Kwara state.
He received an honorary doctorate degree in Arts and Culture in 2017 from the Kwara State University and was recognised as one of the state’s most distinguished personalities by the government in December 2022.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State sends condolences to the family of the late music icon, praying for Allah to grant him eternal rest and comfort his loved ones.
A condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, read, “On behalf of the government and people of Kwara State, I send our condolences to the family of Alhaji Jaigbade Alao and all lovers of his inimitable Dadakuada music worldwide. Alhaji Jaigbade was a legend whose mastery of his genre of music projected the state positively.”
“He was also a community leader in his own right. His death has created a void in the chain of great mentors for younger ones who took to his genre of dadakuada music. We beseech Allah to forgive him and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
The Kwara State University’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, expressed his condolences on the passing of music legend Jaigbade Alao, stating that the university community is saddened by the news.
He described Jaigbade as an exemplary bard who used his music to entertain and raise awareness of history and politics.
“Alhaji Jaiyegbade Alao had given live performances in the university and received KWASU’s award of an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music and the development of society through his songs,” Jimoh was quoted as saying in a statement by the varsity’s Director of University Relations, Saeedat Aliyu.
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The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.
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