Apala Music icon Ayinla Omowura’s Drummer, Adewole, Dies at 97

 

 AbdulRahman Adewole, the lead drummer in the band of late Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura, is dead.

Popularly known as Adewole Onilu-Ola, the drummer died at the age of 97 at his Keesi-Arinlese residence in Abeokuta after a brief illness.

His death occurred a month after his birthday held in the state capital.

One of his children, Kamilu Adewole announced the death of Pa Adewole on behalf of the family on Tuesday night, a few minutes after the octogenarian died.

Kamilu said, “This is to announce to you all that Alhaji AbdulRahman Adewole, Adewole Onilu Ola has passed out.

“He passed out at his residence today (Tuesday) a few minutes ago.