BREAKING: Afro/Highlife Musician, Orlando Julius Is Dead
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The news reaching INFORMATION CARRIER’s office indicated that a popular Afro/highlife musician, Orlando Julius has died.
The Ijebu Ijesha born musician succumbed to the cold hands of death as he breathed last few hours ago.
The world shall miss the Nigeria’s fathers of Afro/Highlife Music.
Orlando Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode, known professionally as Orlando Julius or Orlando Julius Ekemode, was a Nigerian saxophonist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter closely associated with afrobeat music.
He was born 1943 (age 79 years) and married to Latoya Aduke Ekemode.
Instruments: Saxophone, drums
Albums: Disco Hi-Life, Ololufe, Love Peace & Happiness, Dance Afro-Beat.
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