Odolaye Aremu | |
Native Name: | Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu |
Birth Place: | Ilorin |
Origin: | Ilorin |
Genre: | Dadakuada |
Occupation: | Folks Musician, Praise Singer |
Instrument: | Gangan, Bata Talking Drum |
Label: | Olatubosun Records |
Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu was an Ilorin-born Dadakuada artist who sang in many Yoruba cities and recorded many albums until his death in 1997.[1] 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.[2] [3]
Like many Yoruba musicians, he sang praises of many important and famous people in society. This includes Dr. Olusola Saraki, Chief Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao; Alhaji Jimoh Saro, Chief Meredith Adisa Akinloye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Chief Ladoke Akintola, Ariyibi Adedibu and many others.[4] [5]