BEVERLY HILLS, December 30, (THEWILL) – Pa AbdulRahman Adewole, the lead drummer in the band of late Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura, is dead at the age of 97.
Adewole, better known as Adewole Onilu-Ola, died at his Keesi-Arinlese residence in Abeokuta following a brief illness.
He died a month after his birthday held in Abeokuta.
One of his children, Kamilu Adewole, disclosed the death of Pa Adewole on behalf of the family on Tuesday night.
Kamilu said: “This is to announce to you all that Alhaji AbdulRahman Adewole, Adewole Onilu Ola has passed out.
“He passed out at his residence today (Tuesday) a few minutes ago.”
According to the family, the remains of the legendary entertainer will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites at his residence located behind the Emmanuel Anglican Primary School, Keesi in Abeokuta on Wednesday at 4pm.
THEWILL writes that the deceased alongside his late boss, Ayinla Omowura, were known in the Apala music world between 1970 and 1980.
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