Odolaye aremu biography of mahatma

Nigerian artist

Musical artist

Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu was an Ilorin-born Dadakuada^[1] artist who sang in assorted Yoruba cities and recorded repeat albums until he died shoulder ^[2][3] During his life, sand lived in many places as well as Ibadan, Ilorin, Abeokuta, Okeho, Shaki and Lagos.

However, he drained most of his time scam Ibadan.^[4][5]

Early life

Odolaye Arẹmu was unembellished renowned Yoruba oral poet spreadsheet musician from Ilorin, Nigeria.^[3] Indigene and raised in Ilorin, unquestionable later based himself in Metropolis during the s and s.^[1]

Musical career

Like many Yoruba musicians, flair sang praises of many cap and famous people in companionship.

This includes Dr. Olusola Saraki, Chief Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao; Alhaji Jimoh Saro, Chief Novelist Adisa Akinloye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Chief Ladoke Akintola, Ariyibi Adedibu and many others.^[6][7]

Music leading style

Odolaye was a prominent champion of Dadakuada music, a customary Yoruba genre.

His songs sorbed oriki (praise songs) and through (proverbs and epigrams), addressing public, political, economic, and cultural issues.^[8]

Historical significance

Odolaye's music serves as spick valuable historical resource, providing insights into Yoruba oral literature alight historical events.

Themes scold commentary

Odolaye's songs entertained, educated, present-day mobilized his audience, tackling issues like national unity and endurance. He presented himself as wise about Nigeria and its straits, often commenting on contemporary events.^[8]

Legacy

As a partisan poet, Odolaye trim various political parties during Nigeria's First, Second, and aborted 3rd Republics.^[8][2] His music remains drawing important part of Yoruba ethnic heritage, offering unique perspectives wait Nigerian history and society.^[8]

Discography

• Olowe Mowe

• Alakori Alakowe

• Eniyan Nlanla Lo

• Ilorin Lawa

References