Taiwo Adegbodu of Popular Gospel Duo Is Dead

Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the renowned Nigerian gospel music duo, the Adegbodu Twins, has died.

His death was announced on Sunday morning via the duo’s official fans’ page on Facebook, managed by their team.

A heartfelt post from the family confirmed the passing, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. “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 news in a post on her Instagram page. She shared the singer’s photograph with a caption that read, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of death had not been disclosed. His passing has plunged fans and the Christian music community into mourning.

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, they built a reputation for spiritually uplifting songs, including Shower Your Blessing, God Concert, Emi Mimo, Igbagbo Dun, Ma Beru, and Adura Mi Gba.

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.

His death comes days after another gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, passed away in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026.