Taiwo Adegbodu’s death has been confirmed by management, leaving Nigeria’s gospel music community in deep mourning
Nigerian gospel singer Taiwo Adegbodu, a founding member of the celebrated Adegbodu Twins, has died, with Taiwo Adegbodu’s death confirmed on Sunday by the duo’s management on their official Facebook fans’ page.
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Taiwo Adegbodu, known for his powerful voice and spiritually resonant performances alongside his twin brother Kehinde Adegbodu, was announced dead in an emotional statement shared online by the page managed by the twins’ team.
The post expressed raw grief.
“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 message read.
Fellow gospel artiste Esther Igbekele also confirmed Taiwo Adegbodu’s death in a tribute shared on Instagram.
Esther Igbekele posted a photograph of the late singer with the caption, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of death had not been disclosed.
The announcement has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s Christian music community, with fans and colleagues expressing disbelief and sorrow.
The loss comes just days after the death of another gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely known as Omije Ojumi after her popular track of the same title.
Her passing was announced in January by fellow artiste Ayo Melody, who said she died in a Lagos hospital.
Taiwo Adegbodu and Kehinde Adegbodu rose to prominence in the Yoruba gospel music scene following the release of their debut album, Faratimi, also known as Lean on Me, in 1999.
The project marked the beginning of a decades long career defined by culturally rich and spiritually uplifting songs.
Over the years, the Adegbodu Twins built a loyal following with tracks such as Shower Your Blessing, God Concert, Emi Mimo, Igbagbo Dun, Ma Beru and Adura Mi Gba.
The duo became known for blending traditional Yoruba expressions with contemporary gospel rhythms, carving out a distinctive and enduring legacy.
In recognition of their contribution to music and culture, Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, appointed the twins as Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism, a role that underscored their influence beyond the stage.
Taiwo Adegbodu’s death leaves a profound void in the Nigerian gospel industry.
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Tributes continue to pour in from across the country as admirers reflect on a life devoted to faith, family and music.
Mariam Balogun is a contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
