Nigerian gospel music has been thrown into grief again following the death of Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the celebrated gospel duo, Adegbodu Twins, reports thegazellenews.com
Taiwo Adegbodu’s death is coming about eight weeks after the death of another prominent gospel artist, Bunmi Akinnaanu, aka Omije Oju mi.
Thegazellenews.com recalled that Akinnaanu died in Lagos on Monday, 12 January, 2026.
Adegbodu’s death was made public on Sunday, 1 March, 2026 through a post on the duo’s official Facebook page.
The heartfelt message, reportedly penned by his twin brother and longtime music partner, Kehinde Adegbodu, expressed deep anguish over the loss and immediately drew widespread sympathy from fans and colleagues.
In the emotional tribute, Kehinde lamented the sudden departure of his twin brother, questioning how he would cope without him and describing the pain as overwhelming.
“TAIWO, why will you leave me and your kids 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!!!
Since the announcement, social media has been flooded with tributes honouring Taiwo’s life and ministry.
Admirers and fellow gospel ministers have remembered him as a passionate evangelist whose songs strengthened faith and brought spiritual encouragement to many households.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of his death had not been disclosed.
The Adegbodu Twins, made up of Amos Taiwo and Samuel Kehinde Adegbodu, rose to prominence in the Yoruba gospel music genre after forming their partnership in 1974.
Over the decades, they became known for their harmonious style and unwavering commitment to spreading the Christian message through music.
Taiwo’s passing represents a significant loss to the gospel music industry and to the countless listeners impacted by the duo’s enduring legacy.
