Popular Juju Musician Is Dead

Veteran Nigerian juju musician, Peter Akanni Akorede, popularly known as Emperor Pick Peter of the “Omode de” fame, is dead.

According to report, details of the incident surrounding the death of the singer who dominated the music space in the 1970s alongside Sunny Ade is still sketchy at the time of the report.

Peter Akanni Akorede, known as Emperor Pick Peters, is a Nigerian juju singer, guitarist, and founder of Identity Records.

Popular Juju Musician Is Dead

He was famous in the 70s for his steady hit songs and was considered a prominent juju musician alongside Sunny Ade and Dele Abiodun.

He began his career in 1973 with the release of his debut album, “Kango kango l’agogo n dun,” and went on to release more than 20 albums.

However, his career suffered after a contract dispute with his record label.

More details later…..

BY IYABO AINA

Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria