Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has mourned the death of a popular highlife musician, Osayomore Joseph.
DAILY REPORT NG had reported that the music legend died on Saturday.
Reacting, Obaseki in a statement he personally signed, recalled how the music legend exported the culture of Edo people to the world through his songs.
He described the deceased as an enigmatic and versatile musician who according to him, had spread didactic messages via his “soulful and sonorous voice”.
He said: “His long music career, which started in the 1970s, was very productive and enriched the lives of many. The boldness and candour enmeshed in his rhythmic melodies earned him local and international acclaim.
“I commiserate with the Osayomore family, fans and friends of the illustrious musician and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”,
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