Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, a Yoruba writer, poet, artiste and religious leader, has died. He died at the age of 83.
He died recently in his home in Ibadan.
His death was confirmed by his son, Adejare Adepoju, in a brief announcement.
While confirming his death, Adejare wrote: “Baba has gone to rest.”
Adejare Adepoju said the sad the incident occurred at about 7pm on December 10, 2023.
A statement on Olanrewaju Adepoju’s official Facebook page read: “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear Father, Chief Mas’ud Olanrewaju Adepoju. From Allah we come and unto Him we shall all return.
“Final prayers will be held for Baba tomorrow Monday, by 11 in the morning, at UMB Central Mosque, Old Ife Road, Gate Ibadan.
“May Almighty Allah grant our father the highest elevation in Paradise, Jannatu Firdaus!”
