Gospel Singer Taiwo Adegbodu of Adegbodu Twins Passes Away

Nigerian gospel singer Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the popular Adegbodu Twins, has died.

The sad news was confirmed on Sunday morning via a post on the duo’s official Facebook fan page, which is managed by their team. The emotional message announced Taiwo’s passing and expressed deep grief over the loss.

“Taiwo, why will you leave your kids and me without notification? My heart is bleeding. Lord, how do you want me to cope without him? God why? This is too much for me to bear!” the post read.

Fellow gospel artiste Esther Igbekele also confirmed the development on Instagram, sharing Taiwo’s photo with a short tribute that read: “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of death had not been disclosed. Taiwo’s passing has plunged fans, colleagues, and members of the Christian music community into mourning.

Taiwo and his twin brother, Kehinde Adegbodu, rose to fame in the Yoruba gospel music scene after the release of their debut album Faratimi (Lean on Me) in 1999. Over the years, the duo became widely known for their spiritually uplifting and culturally rich songs such as Shower Your Blessing, God Concert, Emi Mimo, Igbagbo Dun, Ma Beru and Adura Mi Gba.

In recognition of their impact on gospel music and entertainment, the twins were appointed Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism by Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State.

His death comes just days after the loss of another gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, further deepening the sense of grief within Nigeria’s gospel music community.