The president in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, noted that the deceased left a legacy of successes in many areas of life, including academia and administration.
Mr Buhari joined the Nigerian music industry and performing artistes, home and abroad, in mourning the former first Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism , who was also the first musician and instrumentalist to be given National Honours Merit, Member of the Order of the Niger in 1983. The president believed the renowned musician, with global appeal and recognitions, lived for many firsts, which include invitation to the State House by four presidents and Heads of State, and winner of a gold disc in Africa for his song, “Joromi’’, released in 1965 at the age of 24.
I hope he can eat tonight.
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