DAILY POST reported that Olaiya, who clocked 89 years on December 31, 2019, passed away at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Wednesday afternoon.
Bimbo Esho, Managing Director of Evergreen Music Company Ltd, confirmed his death in a statement on Wednesday.In a post on his verified Instagram page, the music legend who sang ‘Baby Mi Da’ with Olaiya in 2013 wrote: “Devastated by the news of your passing. Dr. Victor Olaiya – maestro, mentor, legend.
“Thanks for the beautiful music. Thanks for the inspiration. Blessed for the honour of sharing a mic and stage with you. Rest in peace baba.”
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