Legendary Wonder Dayo Kujore Has Passed On

 


Veteran Juju Musician - Wonder Dayo Kujore, has passed away at the age of 69.

The singer was confirmed dead at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja, Lagos.




He was one of the leading figure of the juju music in Nigeria and the world. He had many followers and lovers due to his way and style of music. He started music early in life.




He was a great guitarist, and a man of fame. His dexterity on the guitar earned him the nickname: Wonder Boy.

His first album titled ‘Ha! Jesu Mbe’ was released in 1977.



Others are ‘Elevation’, ‘Wisdom’, ‘Joy’, ‘Easy Life’, and the popular ‘Soko Xtra’.





His Family has released an official statement:

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.

From his children

11th January, 2022.




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