It has been reported that the composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, Pa Benedict Odiase has passed on. Mr Odiase died on Tuesday 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.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Pa Odiase retired in 1992 as a Deputy Commissioner of Police after being the Director of Music with the Nigeria Police Band.
May his soul rest in peace.
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