Media personality Ayinke Kujore, the daughter of juju musician Dayo Kujore, has officially announced the death of her father.
Ayinke made the announcement in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The statement also said that the deceased died at the age of 69.
According to her, Kujore died on Monday morning at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital, Ikeja after a brief illness.
“The family of Wonder Adedayo Kujore, the Soko Music exponent, wishes to inform the general public officially of his death.
Dayo Kujore, died yesterday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja after a brief illness.
“He was 69 years old. Survived with children and many grandchildren. The body has been deposited at a morgue while the burial arrangements will be announced later by the family. Thanks,” she wrote.
Fellow celebrities and fans wrote consolatory messages in the comment section of the post.
Popular for creating a new tune from the juju genre called Soko music, some of Dayo’s albums include Elevation, Wisdom, Joy, Easy Life, and the popular Soko Extra.
