Odolaye Aremu
Alhaji Odolaye Aremu Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 Ilorin |
| Origin | Ilorin |
| Died | 1997 |
| Genres | Dadakuada |
| Occupation(s) | Folks Musician, Praise Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Gangan, Bata Talking Drum |
| Labels | Olatubosun Records |
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]
Musical career
[edit]Like 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.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria: A History of Dàdàkúàdá". Routledge & CRC Press.
- ^ "Odolaye Aremu". 2023.
- ^ "Odolaye Aremu Archives". HighlifeNg. 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "Nigeria: Arisekola-Alao - Exit of Quintessential Ibadan Man". Daily Independent. 21 Jun 2014. Archived from the original on 3 Feb 2021.
- ^ "Ilaji: Let there be light …". 2023.