The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Taiwo Adegbodu, one-half of the popular gospel duo, Adegbodu Twins.
The news of his passing was announced on Sunday through a statement shared on the official Adegbodu Twins JP Facebook page.
In an emotional tribute believed to be from a close family member, the post read, “Taiwo, why did you leave me and the children without a word? My heart is shattered. Lord, how am I supposed to cope without him? This pain is unbearable.”
Fellow gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, also confirmed the development in a post on her Instagram page.
Sharing a photo of the late singer, she wrote, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. This is so hard to bear. Rest well, my brother.”
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the cause of death have not been made public.
Taiwo and his twin brother, Kehinde Adegbodu, were widely known in the Yoruba gospel music scene. The duo gained prominence after the release of their debut album, “Faratimi (Lean on Me)” in 1999.
Over the years, they became household names with inspiring songs such as “Shower Your Blessing,” “God Concert,” “Emi Mimo,” “Igbagbo Dun,” “Ma Beru,” and “Adura Mi Gba.”
In recognition of their impact on gospel music and cultural promotion, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, appointed the twins as Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism.
Tributes have continued to pour in from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers across the country, describing the late singer as a devoted minister of the gospel whose music touched many lives.
