Popular Yoruba poet, writer, and artiste, Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, has breathed his last.
This was made known by, his son Adejare via a series of posts on Facebook yesterday evening.
He added that the legendary religious leaders passed away in his Ibadan, Oyo State home.
“Baba has gone to rest”, Adejare said, in one of the posts.
“In memory of my beloved father, Alhaji Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju (Ewi Exponent), a passionate human rights activist, accomplished author, and gifted poet.
“His life’s work was dedicated to making our country a more just and compassionate place. As we grieve, let’s carry forward his torch of advocacy for a brighter future. Rest in power, Dad!,” Adejare wrote in another post.
The family, which also confirmed Adepoju’s exit, said: “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear Father, Chief Mas’ud Olanrewaju Adepoju. From Allah we come and unto Him we shall all return.”
He will be buried by 11am today according to Islamic rites, the family said last 11 amh.
The family wrote: “Final prayers will be held for Baba tomorrow Monday, by 11 in the morning, at UMB Central Mosque, Old Ife Road, Gate, Ibadan.
“May Almighty Allah grant our father the highest elevation in Paradise, Jannatu Firdaus!”
