Ambassador Osayomore Joseph, a legendary highlife musician, is dead. He died in Benin City yesterday after a prolonged illness.
The family is yet to issue a statement regarding Osayomore’s death, however, a family source confirmed his death.
He was survived by his wife and children. He has also had a number of successful songs, including Ighodefeyi and Alabevbo, among others.
Osayomore began his musical career as a member of the Nigerian army band before forming his own band, the “Ulele power sound.”
Meanwhile, Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki expresses his condolences on the demise of the musical legend.
Obaseki praised Osayomore as an enigmatic and versatile musician in a statement.
Obaseki said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the music maestro, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph, who took the music world by storm with his talent and exported the Benin culture to the world.
“Osayomore Joseph was an enigmatic and versatile musician, who spread didactic messages with his soulful and sonorous voice.
“His contribution to the creative industry in Edo State is remarkable. He was a crucial voice in the quest to make society better and more livable with his music which focused on serious issues.
“His long music career, which started in the 1970s, was very productive and enriched the lives of many. The boldness and candour enmeshed in his rhythmic melodies earned him local and international acclaim.”
