Baba was nothing but an enigma. I still remember those days of attending his lectures at UMB like yesterday. May Allah forgive him and grant him Al-jannah firdaos.
Rest in peace our unrivalled King of Yoruba Metaphysical Poetry (Ewi). How we wish this day never came but ko si ma ku. As you famously sang "Eni ba so Omo ni ariku yeri, ara e lo tan je". You will never be forgotten in the folklore of Yoruba language and cultural emancipation. You did more than your bit. I cherish our friendship and our phone dialogues and work together very much. Your legacy lives-on forever. We shall continue to work to keep your genre of music alive through your beloved son Adejare Olanrewaju Adepoju as a loving and befitting memory of your unparalleled legacy. May Allah grant you Aljanat Firdaus, Baba wa Akanmu.
I drew so much inspiration from the works of this great man. As a 7-year-old boy when Pakute Olohun was released, I could render it from A-Z and understood the message clearly. People would call me from everywhere in my neighborhood to render the poetic song. I always find Baba's work unimaginably original that I would not believe anyone was equal to him in this line though someone told me there was a man called Opadotun I have never had an opportunity to explore his works, therefore in poetic arts Olanrewaju was my GOAT and will probably remain so because I still find flaws works of modern-day poets. I pray that Allah rest the soul of Baba Adepoju and be with all he left behind.
Ase looto nii! Pe alaasa ile Ibadan rorun Haa iku doro, oku eni to tun fee ko OMO yooba lede. Oriki olodumare too ki nijosi Oun laye nparidarida le lori Ti won nmulo ti won so dorin Aamo pe yoo ya ni kia , aba ti ni ki e se mii Gbogbo awon ti efi Orin ewi se ranti pata nigbateewa layee Beeba dorun ebawa kiwon Kee so fun won wipee eyin naa ti di eni adua ODIGBA😢
You were simply the best, our great ewi exponent! I listened to many of your ewi while growing up. You really enriched my understanding of youruba language. Rest on, Legend. ❤
Innaillahi wahina ilayrajirun.... May Allah forgive your shortcomings and make aljanah firdaus your final abode ... I remember when you use to drive me with your children/grandchildren to Ansari deen school opposite liberty stadium every morning... Thank you sir
Through his immensely deep thought, Olanrewaju Adepoju fashioned an era of poetic interventions in honour of valour and in acerbic thrashing of diverse human foibles. He was the conscientious poet, moral compass of the Yoruba race, a true raconteur of a golden era. Adieu great poet.
BABA, PA. Olanrewaju Adepoju is gone, gone and gone forever. Baba has played his own paramount role in the life of every human. Baba is an Imparter, a socialist, an activist, a crusader, a born poet of an uncommon personality. Baba is a peculiar differ from his contemporaries. Baba has no equal amongst his peers. Baba is collosus. HE has lived a life that left his footprints on the sand of time. BABA was sent a prophet to the entire World. Baba did well. Baba came as a gallant performer. Baba fought the battle of life and HE conquered. Baba is a Philosopher, Historian and Archiologist/Teacher. Africa do not value their own when they are alive until their own die. Baba's departure to Al-JANA will leave an unfill VACUUM. HIS place in the local, state and nation affairs will be felt. Baba Olanrewaju Adepoju greet our fathers, mothers etc of great influences that has departed into glory. Baba sleep well. May Allah keep, preserve and bless all your families, relatives, friends, you left behind. Most important, May Allah propsper and fulfill all your children you left aback. Baba. ADIEU. R I P.
Innalillahi wainna ilayhi roojiuun. Alhamdulillahi for his life well spent, I pray may Almighty Allah forgive him his shortcomings, illuminate his grave 🪦 and grant him eternal rest in jannatul fridaws bijaahi Qur'anul Azim. Rest on the Legend of our time.
PÀ ÒLÀNREWÀJÙ ÀDÈPOJÙ gbajugbaja àkèwì, onkòwè, olorìn Yorùbà tì wòn jàdè làye nì Ojò Aìkù mèwà osù kejìlà Odùn 2023 ènì Odùn mètàlelogorìn Odùn (83), Òjò bìbì jè 1940-10/12/23. Ki ẹmi wòn ko sìnmì ni alaafia, ki èmì wòn bàle nì àlafìa, nìnù òwò àwòn Bàbà Nlà wà. Kì o dìdé nìnù ogo àtì ola bì o ti gbè fùn otitọ ati otitọ titi de opin, iwọ ti sọ otitọ rẹ, è sùn nì ŕère o ...Pa Olanrewaju Adepoju the legendary renowned Yoruba poet, writer, musician artists passed away on December 2023 age 83 years old born 1940-10/12/23. Long may your soul rest in peace, in the loving arms of the ancestors. May you rise in glory and majesty as you lived for truth & honesty till the end, you said your truth, RIPower....è sùn nì Rère o
