Gospel star Taiwo Adegbodu dies

Nigerian gospel singer, Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the celebrated Adegbodu Twins, has passed away.

His death was confirmed on Sunday morning via the duo’s official Facebook fans’ page, managed by their team. An emotional message shared on the page read, “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!”

Fellow gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, also confirmed the sad news on her Instagram page. Posting a photograph of the late singer, she wrote, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.”

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of his death had not been disclosed. His passing has left fans and members of the Christian music community in deep mourning.

The tragedy comes just days after another gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, died. Her death was announced by colleague Ayo Melody on behalf of her family, revealing that she passed away in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026.

Taiwo and his twin brother, Kehinde Adegbodu, rose to fame in the Yoruba gospel music scene after the release of their debut album, Faratimi (Lean on Me), in 1999. Over the years, the duo became known for spiritually uplifting and culturally resonant songs such as Shower Your Blessing, God Concert, Emi Mimo, Igbagbo Dun, Ma Beru, and Adura Mi Gba.

In recognition of their impact on gospel music and entertainment, Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, appointed the twins as Special Advisers on Entertainment and Tourism.

His death marks a painful loss for Nigeria’s gospel music industry.