Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, Benedict Odiase, passes on Last Night.What a Sad New



The composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, Pa Benedict Odiase has passed on. Mr Odiase died last night in his sleep. He composed Arise O Compatriots” in May 1978.

Pa Odiase retired in 1992 as a Deputy Commissioner of Police after being the Director of Music with the Nigeria Police Band.... RIP Pa Benedict Odiase

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