Dare Babalola
The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the death of celebrated gospel artiste, Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the acclaimed Adegbodu Twins.
Adegbodu’s death was confirmed on Sunday morning on the duo’s official fans’ page on Facebook, managed by their management.
“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 in a post shared on her Instagram page.
Igbekele posted the singer’s photograph with the caption, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”
The cause of his death had yet to be disclosed as of the time of filing this report. His passing has thrown fans and members of the Christian music community into mourning.
The development comes days after gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, fondly called Omije Ojumi after her widely loved track of the same title, died.
Her death was announced in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family. The post, accompanied by a photograph and a short video clip, stated that she died in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026.
Taiwo and his twin brother, Kehinde Adegbodu, rose to prominence in the Yoruba gospel music scene following the release of their debut album, Faratimi (Lean on Me), in 1999.
Over the years, the duo built a reputation for spiritually uplifting and culturally resonant songs, including Shower Your Blessing, God Concert, Emi Mimo, Igbagbo Dun, Ma Beru and Adura Mi Gba, among others.
In recognition of their contributions to gospel music and entertainment, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, appointed the twins as Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism.
