Odolaye Aremu

Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu (1943-1997) was an Ilorin-born Dadakuada artist who sang in many Yoruba cities and recorded many albums until he died in 1997. 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. Quotes Nigeria, and we have been instructed not to cry, yet you hit us on the head. You hit us with a cudgel, yet you request we don't murmur As a raconteur, I’ll rather say the truth now and damn the consequences. Just remember the last days because you shall reap what you sow!!! Humans and their hypocritical ways— they would betray you and commiserate with you at the same time Truly, you have the wherewithal to make a lot of things happen, but you have to recall that nothing lasts forever. Everything will come to an end. I would always sermonize to the enemy that no one should mock another for death. "Aremu and the songs of yore", The Nation (11 February 2024) God has yet to create an entity that outlives existence. The foolish do not recognize their own foolishness, but if you tell them they are foolish, it becomes a fight. External links Category:Artists from Nigeria Category:1997 deaths Category:1943 births