Dele Ojo

Dele Ojo is a Nigerian musician and performer. He is revered as one of the musicians to have spread and popularized the Jùjú genre of music.[1]

Career

As a fresh primary school student in 1952, Dele was taught how to use a typewriter through the sponsorship of his father. In 1954, he secured a job as a clerk but resigned after 3months before he got another job as a local school teacher.[2]

Dele's music career began when he met Victor Olaiya who employed him as a member of his music band. In 1961, Dele formed a band called "Dele Ojo & His Star Brothers" after Victor Olaiya disbanded his group. Dele and his group started recording and performing songs to massive reception in various live shows in Ekiti State, Lagos and Osun State. They also toured several cities in the United States of America.[2]

Discography

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References

  1. ↑ Bode Omojola (2006). Popular Music in Western Nigeria: Theme, Style, and Patronage System. IFRA. ISBN 978-978-8025-11-5.
  2. 1 2 Ben-Nwankwo, Nonye (21 May 2016). "I left the US when my band members deserted me –Dele Ojo". The Punch. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
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