Tributes have continued to pour in for gospel singer Taiwo Adegbodu, whose death was announced on Sunday.
Taiwo, one half of the Adegbodu Twins, was confirmed dead in a post shared on the duo’s official social media page by his twin brother and music partner Kehinde Adegbodu.
In an emotional message, Kehinde wrote, “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 news drew reactions from colleagues and friends, including actor Muyiwa Ademola, who expressed shock at the loss.
He wrote, “It is well. This hits so hard. One of the biggest talents I ever knew departed this world this morning. Love you endlessly dear brother. This weakens me. Journey well Taiwo Adegbodu.”
Gospel singer Esther Igbekele also shared her grief on Instagram. Posting a photo of the late singer, she wrote, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”
A friend of the singer, Akinkunmi Saheed, wrote on Facebook, “Haaaa”
Another mourner, Emperor Imoyosol, wrote, “Taiwo Adegbodu. May the Lord rest your soul. This is sad”
Fans and members of the gospel music community have continued to share messages of condolence online.
Taiwo and Kehinde rose to prominence as the Adegbodu Twins after the release of their 1999 album Faratimi (Lean on Me). Over the years, the duo became known in the Yoruba gospel music scene for songs such as ‘Shower Your Blessing’, ‘God Concert’, ‘Emi Mimo’, ‘Igbagbo Dun’, ‘Ma Beru’ and ‘Adura Mi Gba’.
The cause of Taiwo’s death has not been made public. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
